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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.95, 373.01 and 260.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.95, 373.01 and 260.01 is: 357.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.95 : 373.01 = 260.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.95/373.01 = 260.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.95x = 373.01 × 260.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.95x = 96,985.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,985.03/270.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.95

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