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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.25, 477.50 and 270.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.25, 477.50 and 270.27 is: 406.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.25 : 477.50 = 270.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.25/477.50 = 270.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.25x = 477.50 × 270.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.25x = 129,052.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,052.57/317.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.79

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