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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.96, 470.46 and 271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.96, 470.46 and 271 is: 406.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.96 : 470.46 = 271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.96/470.46 = 271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.96x = 470.46 × 271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.96x = 127,494.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,494.66/313.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.09

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