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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.26, 918.40 and 270.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.26, 918.40 and 270.26 is: 405.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.26 : 918.40 = 270.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.26/918.40 = 270.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.26x = 918.40 × 270.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.26x = 248,206.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,206.78/612.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.39

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