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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.94, 434.27 and 273.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.94, 434.27 and 273.13 is: 376.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.94 : 434.27 = 273.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.94/434.27 = 273.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.94x = 434.27 × 273.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.94x = 118,612.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,612.17/314.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.62

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