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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.40, 374.96 and 258.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.40, 374.96 and 258.08 is: 356.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.40 : 374.96 = 258.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.40/374.96 = 258.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.40x = 374.96 × 258.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.40x = 96,769.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,769.68/271.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.56

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