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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.29, 611.06 and 270.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.29, 611.06 and 270.87 is: 406.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.29 : 611.06 = 270.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.29/611.06 = 270.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.29x = 611.06 × 270.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.29x = 165,517.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,517.82/407.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.39

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