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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408, 563.04 and 270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408, 563.04 and 270 is: 372.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408 : 563.04 = 270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408/563.04 = 270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408x = 563.04 × 270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408x = 152,020.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,020.80/408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.60

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