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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.23, 610.83 and 270.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.23, 610.83 and 270.36 is: 405.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.23 : 610.83 = 270.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.23/610.83 = 270.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.23x = 610.83 × 270.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.23x = 165,144.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,144.00/407.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.53

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