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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.39, 463.56 and 270.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.39, 463.56 and 270.43 is: 405.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.39 : 463.56 = 270.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.39/463.56 = 270.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.39x = 463.56 × 270.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.39x = 125,360.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,360.53/309.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.19

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