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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.76, 472.53 and 271.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.76, 472.53 and 271.71 is: 407.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.76 : 472.53 = 271.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.76/472.53 = 271.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.76x = 472.53 × 271.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.76x = 128,391.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,391.13/314.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.90

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