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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.81, 373.59 and 260.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.81, 373.59 and 260.33 is: 359.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.81 : 373.59 = 260.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.81/373.59 = 260.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.81x = 373.59 × 260.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.81x = 97,257.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,257.62/270.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.14

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