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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.60, 403.18 and 258.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.60, 403.18 and 258.80 is: 385.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.60 : 403.18 = 258.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.60/403.18 = 258.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.60x = 403.18 × 258.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.60x = 104,342.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,342.98/270.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.60

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