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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.97, 435.65 and 271.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.97, 435.65 and 271.62 is: 374.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.97 : 435.65 = 271.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.97/435.65 = 271.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.97x = 435.65 × 271.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.97x = 118,329.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,329.89/315.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.50

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