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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.69, 434.50 and 270.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.69, 434.50 and 270.95 is: 374.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.69 : 434.50 = 270.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.69/434.50 = 270.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.69x = 434.50 × 270.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.69x = 117,724.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,724.93/314.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.10

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