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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.24, 407.61 and 269.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.24, 407.61 and 269.74 is: 405.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.24 : 407.61 = 269.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.24/407.61 = 269.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.24x = 407.61 × 269.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.24x = 109,949.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,949.23/271.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.36

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