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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.16, 431.27 and 273.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.16, 431.27 and 273.66 is: 376.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.16 : 431.27 = 273.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.16/431.27 = 273.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.16x = 431.27 × 273.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.16x = 118,019.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,019.98/313.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.87

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