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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.34, 610.38 and 270.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.34, 610.38 and 270.63 is: 405.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.34 : 610.38 = 270.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.34/610.38 = 270.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.34x = 610.38 × 270.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.34x = 165,187.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,187.14/407.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.53

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