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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.54, 405.36 and 269.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.54, 405.36 and 269.28 is: 403.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.54 : 405.36 = 269.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.54/405.36 = 269.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.54x = 405.36 × 269.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.54x = 109,155.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,155.34/270.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.47

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