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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.99, 408.39 and 262.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.99, 408.39 and 262.54 is: 394.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.99 : 408.39 = 262.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.99/408.39 = 262.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.99x = 408.39 × 262.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.99x = 107,219.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,219.71/271.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.20

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