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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.39, 430.02 and 270.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.39, 430.02 and 270.70 is: 372.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.39 : 430.02 = 270.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.39/430.02 = 270.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.39x = 430.02 × 270.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.39x = 116,405.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,405.34/312.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.63

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