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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408, 563.52 and 270.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408, 563.52 and 270.40 is: 373.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408 : 563.52 = 270.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408/563.52 = 270.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408x = 563.52 × 270.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408x = 152,375.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,375.81/408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.47

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