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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.65, 601.38 and 270.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.65, 601.38 and 270.24 is: 405.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.65 : 601.38 = 270.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.65/601.38 = 270.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.65x = 601.38 × 270.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.65x = 162,516.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,516.93/400.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.63

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