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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.77, 473.99 and 270.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.77, 473.99 and 270.51 is: 404.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.77 : 473.99 = 270.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.77/473.99 = 270.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.77x = 473.99 × 270.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.77x = 128,217.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,217.68/316.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.77

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