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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.10, 440.38 and 270.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.10, 440.38 and 270.27 is: 403.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.10 : 440.38 = 270.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.10/440.38 = 270.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.10x = 440.38 × 270.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.10x = 119,021.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,021.50/295.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.33

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