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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.71, 434.77 and 271.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.71, 434.77 and 271.09 is: 373.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.71 : 434.77 = 271.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.71/434.77 = 271.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.71x = 434.77 × 271.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.71x = 117,861.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,861.80/315.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.32

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