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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.35, 434.97 and 273.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.35, 434.97 and 273.04 is: 377.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.35 : 434.97 = 273.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.35/434.97 = 273.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.35x = 434.97 × 273.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.35x = 118,760.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,760.67/314.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.80

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