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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.58, 405.98 and 268.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.58, 405.98 and 268.96 is: 403.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.58 : 405.98 = 268.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.58/405.98 = 268.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.58x = 405.98 × 268.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.58x = 109,192.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,192.38/270.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.55

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