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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.81, 474.86 and 271.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.81, 474.86 and 271.01 is: 406.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.81 : 474.86 = 271.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.81/474.86 = 271.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.81x = 474.86 × 271.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.81x = 128,691.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,691.81/316.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.21

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