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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.16, 601.89 and 270.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.16, 601.89 and 270.21 is: 404.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.16 : 601.89 = 270.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.16/601.89 = 270.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.16x = 601.89 × 270.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.16x = 162,640.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,640.48/402.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.42

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