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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.86, 375.29 and 258.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.86, 375.29 and 258.49 is: 356.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.86 : 375.29 = 258.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.86/375.29 = 258.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.86x = 375.29 × 258.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.86x = 97,008.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,008.71/271.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.83

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