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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.42, 989.94 and 270.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.42, 989.94 and 270.26 is: 405.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.42 : 989.94 = 270.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.42/989.94 = 270.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.42x = 989.94 × 270.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.42x = 267,541.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,541.18/660.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.11

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