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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.49, 374.69 and 259.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.49, 374.69 and 259.81 is: 358.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.49 : 374.69 = 259.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.49/374.69 = 259.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.49x = 374.69 × 259.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.49x = 97,347.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,347.92/271.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.58

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