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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.39, 559.06 and 270.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.39, 559.06 and 270.53 is: 373.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.39 : 559.06 = 270.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.39/559.06 = 270.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.39x = 559.06 × 270.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.39x = 151,242.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,242.50/405.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.08

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