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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.97, 435.13 and 271.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.97, 435.13 and 271.35 is: 373.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.97 : 435.13 = 271.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.97/435.13 = 271.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.97x = 435.13 × 271.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.97x = 118,071.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,071.85/315.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.68

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