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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.34, 556.30 and 270.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.34, 556.30 and 270.52 is: 373.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.34 : 556.30 = 270.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.34/556.30 = 270.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.34x = 556.30 × 270.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.34x = 150,486.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,486.14/403.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.10

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