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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.60, 405.99 and 240.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.60, 405.99 and 240.39 is: 360.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.60 : 405.99 = 240.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.60/405.99 = 240.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.60x = 405.99 × 240.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.60x = 97,595.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,595.94/270.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.66

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