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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.92, 408.42 and 265.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.92, 408.42 and 265.44 is: 398.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.92 : 408.42 = 265.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.92/408.42 = 265.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.92x = 408.42 × 265.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.92x = 108,411.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,411.00/271.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.69

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