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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.98, 600.78 and 270.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.98, 600.78 and 270.47 is: 405.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.98 : 600.78 = 270.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.98/600.78 = 270.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.98x = 600.78 × 270.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.98x = 162,489.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,489.96/400.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.23

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