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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.34, 407.35 and 250.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.34, 407.35 and 250.84 is: 376.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.34 : 407.35 = 250.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.34/407.35 = 250.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.34x = 407.35 × 250.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.34x = 102,180.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,180.06/271.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.57

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