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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.60, 403.76 and 250.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.60, 403.76 and 250.02 is: 373.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.60 : 403.76 = 250.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.60/403.76 = 250.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.60x = 403.76 × 250.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.60x = 100,946.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,946.83/270.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.05

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