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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.65, 600.09 and 270.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.65, 600.09 and 270.10 is: 404.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.65 : 600.09 = 270.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.65/600.09 = 270.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.65x = 600.09 × 270.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.65x = 162,084.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,084.31/400.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.55

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