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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.54, 374.04 and 254.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.54, 374.04 and 254.53 is: 350.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.54 : 374.04 = 254.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.54/374.04 = 254.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.54x = 374.04 × 254.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.54x = 95,204.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,204.40/271.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.61

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