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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.90, 406.83 and 265.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.90, 406.83 and 265.89 is: 399.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.90 : 406.83 = 265.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.90/406.83 = 265.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.90x = 406.83 × 265.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.90x = 108,172.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,172.03/270.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.31

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