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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.82, 469.59 and 270.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.82, 469.59 and 270.99 is: 405.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.82 : 469.59 = 270.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.82/469.59 = 270.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.82x = 469.59 × 270.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.82x = 127,254.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,254.19/313.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.51

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