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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.81, 374.93 and 253.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.81, 374.93 and 253.58 is: 349.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.81 : 374.93 = 253.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.81/374.93 = 253.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.81x = 374.93 × 253.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.81x = 95,074.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,074.67/271.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.79

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