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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.79, 475.83 and 271.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.79, 475.83 and 271.53 is: 406.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.79 : 475.83 = 271.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.79/475.83 = 271.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.79x = 475.83 × 271.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.79x = 129,202.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,202.12/317.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.56

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