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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.60, 600.12 and 270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.60, 600.12 and 270 is: 405.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.60 : 600.12 = 270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.60/600.12 = 270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.60x = 600.12 × 270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.60x = 162,032.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,032.40/399.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.49

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