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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.41, 407.47 and 262.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.41, 407.47 and 262.05 is: 393.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.41 : 407.47 = 262.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.41/407.47 = 262.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.41x = 407.47 × 262.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.41x = 106,774.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,774.82/271.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.42

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