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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.30, 1,063.20 and 270.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.30, 1,063.20 and 270.35 is: 405.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.30 : 1,063.20 = 270.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.30/1,063.20 = 270.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.30x = 1,063.20 × 270.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.30x = 287,436.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,436.12/709.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.24

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