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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.33, 375.01 and 261.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.33, 375.01 and 261.09 is: 360.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.33 : 375.01 = 261.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.33/375.01 = 261.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.33x = 375.01 × 261.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.33x = 97,911.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,911.36/271.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.86

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