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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.66, 470.09 and 270.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.66, 470.09 and 270.60 is: 405.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.66 : 470.09 = 270.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.66/470.09 = 270.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.66x = 470.09 × 270.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.66x = 127,202.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,202.65/313.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.54

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