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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.53, 470.68 and 271.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.53, 470.68 and 271.71 is: 406.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.53 : 470.68 = 271.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.53/470.68 = 271.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.53x = 470.68 × 271.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.53x = 127,887.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,887.78/314.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.60

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