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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.80, 404.89 and 254.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.80, 404.89 and 254.99 is: 379.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.80 : 404.89 = 254.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.80/404.89 = 254.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.80x = 404.89 × 254.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.80x = 103,241.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,241.76/271.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.85

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