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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.71, 436.59 and 270.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.71, 436.59 and 270.54 is: 372.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.71 : 436.59 = 270.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.71/436.59 = 270.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.71x = 436.59 × 270.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.71x = 118,115.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,115.06/316.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.94

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