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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.79, 416.26 and 271.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.79, 416.26 and 271.01 is: 373.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.79 : 416.26 = 271.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.79/416.26 = 271.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.79x = 416.26 × 271.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.79x = 112,810.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,810.62/301.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.81

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