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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.68, 402.76 and 269.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.68, 402.76 and 269.76 is: 401.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.68 : 402.76 = 269.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.68/402.76 = 269.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.68x = 402.76 × 269.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.68x = 108,650.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,650.39/270.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.41

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