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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.62, 406.68 and 255.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.62, 406.68 and 255.44 is: 382.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.62 : 406.68 = 255.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.62/406.68 = 255.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.62x = 406.68 × 255.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.62x = 103,882.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,882.34/271.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.45

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