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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.57, 375 and 263.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.57, 375 and 263.41 is: 363.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.57 : 375 = 263.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.57/375 = 263.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.57x = 375 × 263.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.57x = 98,778.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,778.75/271.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.73

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