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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.76, 404.86 and 258.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.76, 404.86 and 258.70 is: 385.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.76 : 404.86 = 258.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.76/404.86 = 258.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.76x = 404.86 × 258.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.76x = 104,737.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,737.28/271.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.40

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