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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.62, 408.04 and 254.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.62, 408.04 and 254.34 is: 382.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.62 : 408.04 = 254.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.62/408.04 = 254.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.62x = 408.04 × 254.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.62x = 103,780.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,780.26/271.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.08

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