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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.84, 407.94 and 260.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.84, 407.94 and 260.08 is: 390.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.84 : 407.94 = 260.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.84/407.94 = 260.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.84x = 407.94 × 260.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.84x = 106,097.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,097.04/271.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.29

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