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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.56, 404 and 270.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.56, 404 and 270.60 is: 402.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.56 : 404 = 270.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.56/404 = 270.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.56x = 404 × 270.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.56x = 109,322.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,322.40/271.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.57

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