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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.95, 408.53 and 267.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.95, 408.53 and 267.90 is: 402.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.95 : 408.53 = 267.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.95/408.53 = 267.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.95x = 408.53 × 267.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.95x = 109,445.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,445.19/271.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.45

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