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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.60, 405.84 and 264.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.60, 405.84 and 264.04 is: 396.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.60 : 405.84 = 264.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.60/405.84 = 264.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.60x = 405.84 × 264.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.60x = 107,157.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,157.99/270.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.00

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