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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.04, 403.83 and 257.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.04, 403.83 and 257.08 is: 383.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.04 : 403.83 = 257.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.04/403.83 = 257.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.04x = 403.83 × 257.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.04x = 103,816.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,816.62/271.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.03

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