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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.80, 553.08 and 270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.80, 553.08 and 270 is: 372.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.80 : 553.08 = 270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.80/553.08 = 270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.80x = 553.08 × 270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.80x = 149,331.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,331.60/400.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.58

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