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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.60, 406.12 and 268.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.60, 406.12 and 268.57 is: 403.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.60 : 406.12 = 268.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.60/406.12 = 268.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.60x = 406.12 × 268.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.60x = 109,071.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,071.65/270.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.07

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