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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.71, 406.07 and 262.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.71, 406.07 and 262.82 is: 394.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.71 : 406.07 = 262.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.71/406.07 = 262.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.71x = 406.07 × 262.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.71x = 106,719.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,719.97/270.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.23

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