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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.99, 373.83 and 260.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.99, 373.83 and 260.51 is: 359.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.99 : 373.83 = 260.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.99/373.83 = 260.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.99x = 373.83 × 260.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.99x = 97,383.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,383.28/270.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.37

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