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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.68, 404.25 and 270.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.68, 404.25 and 270.76 is: 402.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.68 : 404.25 = 270.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.68/404.25 = 270.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.68x = 404.25 × 270.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.68x = 109,454.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,454.73/271.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.88

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