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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.54, 407.49 and 253.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.54, 407.49 and 253.54 is: 380.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.54 : 407.49 = 253.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.54/407.49 = 253.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.54x = 407.49 × 253.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.54x = 103,315.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,315.01/271.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.48

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