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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.02, 404.84 and 257.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.02, 404.84 and 257.70 is: 384.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.02 : 404.84 = 257.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.02/404.84 = 257.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.02x = 404.84 × 257.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.02x = 104,327.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,327.27/271.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.94

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