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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.55, 407.97 and 267.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.55, 407.97 and 267.30 is: 401.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.55 : 407.97 = 267.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.55/407.97 = 267.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.55x = 407.97 × 267.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.55x = 109,050.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,050.38/271.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.58

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