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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.66, 420.34 and 270.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.66, 420.34 and 270.93 is: 405.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.66 : 420.34 = 270.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.66/420.34 = 270.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.66x = 420.34 × 270.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.66x = 113,881.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,881.76/280.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.77

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