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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.56, 374.84 and 258.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.56, 374.84 and 258.56 is: 356.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.56 : 374.84 = 258.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.56/374.84 = 258.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.56x = 374.84 × 258.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.56x = 96,918.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,918.63/271.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.90

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