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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.50, 434.94 and 271.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.50, 434.94 and 271.04 is: 373.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.50 : 434.94 = 271.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.50/434.94 = 271.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.50x = 434.94 × 271.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.50x = 117,886.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,886.14/315.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.65

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