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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.52, 433.71 and 270.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.52, 433.71 and 270.42 is: 372.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.52 : 433.71 = 270.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.52/433.71 = 270.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.52x = 433.71 × 270.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.52x = 117,283.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,283.86/314.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.90

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