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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.72, 406.77 and 249.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.72, 406.77 and 249.58 is: 373.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.72 : 406.77 = 249.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.72/406.77 = 249.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.72x = 406.77 × 249.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.72x = 101,521.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,521.66/271.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.63

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