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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.44, 405.33 and 268.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.44, 405.33 and 268.57 is: 401.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.44 : 405.33 = 268.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.44/405.33 = 268.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.44x = 405.33 × 268.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.44x = 108,859.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,859.48/271.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.04

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