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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.27, 560.04 and 270.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.27, 560.04 and 270.67 is: 406.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.27 : 560.04 = 270.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.27/560.04 = 270.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.27x = 560.04 × 270.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.27x = 151,586.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,586.03/373.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.10

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