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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.41, 1,185.28 and 270.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.41, 1,185.28 and 270.30 is: 405.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.41 : 1,185.28 = 270.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.41/1,185.28 = 270.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.41x = 1,185.28 × 270.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.41x = 320,386.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,386.47/790.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.34

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