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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.39, 600.89 and 270.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.39, 600.89 and 270.08 is: 405.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.39 : 600.89 = 270.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.39/600.89 = 270.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.39x = 600.89 × 270.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.39x = 162,286.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,286.27/400.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.32

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