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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.80, 475.80 and 271.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.80, 475.80 and 271.52 is: 406.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.80 : 475.80 = 271.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.80/475.80 = 271.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.80x = 475.80 × 271.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.80x = 129,189.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,189.22/317.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.51

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