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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.10, 374.33 and 262.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.10, 374.33 and 262.37 is: 362.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.10 : 374.33 = 262.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.10/374.33 = 262.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.10x = 374.33 × 262.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.10x = 98,214.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,214.55/271.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.28

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