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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.56, 374.82 and 258.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.56, 374.82 and 258.54 is: 356.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.56 : 374.82 = 258.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.56/374.82 = 258.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.56x = 374.82 × 258.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.56x = 96,905.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,905.96/271.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.85

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