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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.78, 453.57 and 270.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.78, 453.57 and 270.60 is: 405.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.78 : 453.57 = 270.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.78/453.57 = 270.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.78x = 453.57 × 270.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.78x = 122,736.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,736.04/302.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.37

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