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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.72, 460.50 and 271.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.72, 460.50 and 271.72 is: 406.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.72 : 460.50 = 271.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.72/460.50 = 271.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.72x = 460.50 × 271.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.72x = 125,127.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,127.06/307.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.63

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