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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.64, 420.48 and 270.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.64, 420.48 and 270.68 is: 405.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.64 : 420.48 = 270.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.64/420.48 = 270.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.64x = 420.48 × 270.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.64x = 113,815.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,815.53/280.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.56

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