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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.69, 429.84 and 271.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.69, 429.84 and 271.99 is: 376.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.69 : 429.84 = 271.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.69/429.84 = 271.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.69x = 429.84 × 271.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.69x = 116,912.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,912.18/310.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.30

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