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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.77, 436.71 and 309.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.77, 436.71 and 309.87 is: 427.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.77 : 436.71 = 309.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.77/436.71 = 309.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.77x = 436.71 × 309.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.77x = 135,323.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,323.33/316.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.20

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