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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.95, 374.16 and 264.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.95, 374.16 and 264.29 is: 363.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.95 : 374.16 = 264.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.95/374.16 = 264.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.95x = 374.16 × 264.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.95x = 98,884.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,884.88/271.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.61

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