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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.91, 431.65 and 271.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.91, 431.65 and 271.39 is: 374.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.91 : 431.65 = 271.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.91/431.65 = 271.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.91x = 431.65 × 271.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.91x = 117,145.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,145.49/312.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.37

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