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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.76, 438.99 and 271.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.76, 438.99 and 271.63 is: 375.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.76 : 438.99 = 271.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.76/438.99 = 271.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.76x = 438.99 × 271.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.76x = 119,242.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,242.85/317.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.26

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