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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.75, 375.69 and 260.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.75, 375.69 and 260.29 is: 359.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.75 : 375.69 = 260.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.75/375.69 = 260.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.75x = 375.69 × 260.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.75x = 97,788.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,788.35/271.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.85

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