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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.71, 477.78 and 270.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.71, 477.78 and 270.27 is: 405.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.71 : 477.78 = 270.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.71/477.78 = 270.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.71x = 477.78 × 270.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.71x = 129,129.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,129.60/318.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.17

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