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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.41, 601.02 and 270.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.41, 601.02 and 270.41 is: 405.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.41 : 601.02 = 270.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.41/601.02 = 270.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.41x = 601.02 × 270.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.41x = 162,518.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,518.81/400.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.88

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