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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.68, 421.20 and 270.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.68, 421.20 and 270.60 is: 406.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.68 : 421.20 = 270.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.68/421.20 = 270.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.68x = 421.20 × 270.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.68x = 113,976.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,976.72/280.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.07

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