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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.76, 432.12 and 270.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.76, 432.12 and 270.08 is: 371.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.76 : 432.12 = 270.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.76/432.12 = 270.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.76x = 432.12 × 270.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.76x = 116,706.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,706.97/313.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.96

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