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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.68, 420.54 and 270.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.68, 420.54 and 270.60 is: 405.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.68 : 420.54 = 270.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.68/420.54 = 270.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.68x = 420.54 × 270.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.68x = 113,798.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,798.12/280.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.44

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