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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.30, 406.64 and 270.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.30, 406.64 and 270.66 is: 372.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.30 : 406.64 = 270.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.30/406.64 = 270.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.30x = 406.64 × 270.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.30x = 110,061.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,061.18/295.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.71

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