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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.36, 474.21 and 270.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.36, 474.21 and 270.58 is: 405.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.36 : 474.21 = 270.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.36/474.21 = 270.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.36x = 474.21 × 270.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.36x = 128,311.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,311.74/316.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.59

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