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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.52, 407.40 and 270.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.52, 407.40 and 270.52 is: 405.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.52 : 407.40 = 270.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.52/407.40 = 270.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.52x = 407.40 × 270.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.52x = 110,209.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,209.85/271.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.90

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