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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.13, 430.72 and 271.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.13, 430.72 and 271.82 is: 373.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.13 : 430.72 = 271.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.13/430.72 = 271.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.13x = 430.72 × 271.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.13x = 117,078.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,078.71/313.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.90

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