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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.54, 470.63 and 271.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.54, 470.63 and 271.71 is: 405.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.54 : 470.63 = 271.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.54/470.63 = 271.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.54x = 470.63 × 271.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.54x = 127,873.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,873.52/315.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.25

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