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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.12, 600.08 and 270.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.12, 600.08 and 270.05 is: 405.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.12 : 600.08 = 270.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.12/600.08 = 270.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.12x = 600.08 × 270.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.12x = 162,047.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,047.25/400.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.00

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