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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.26, 1,271.03 and 270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.26, 1,271.03 and 270 is: 405.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.26 : 1,271.03 = 270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.26/1,271.03 = 270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.26x = 1,271.03 × 270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.26x = 343,176.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,176.75/847.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.04

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