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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.41, 374.67 and 264.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.41, 374.67 and 264.12 is: 364.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.41 : 374.67 = 264.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.41/374.67 = 264.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.41x = 374.67 × 264.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.41x = 98,957.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,957.84/271.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.61

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