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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.02, 435.78 and 271.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.02, 435.78 and 271.92 is: 374.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.02 : 435.78 = 271.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.02/435.78 = 271.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.02x = 435.78 × 271.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.02x = 118,497.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,497.30/316.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.97

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