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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.74, 439.63 and 271.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.74, 439.63 and 271.35 is: 374.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.74 : 439.63 = 271.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.74/439.63 = 271.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.74x = 439.63 × 271.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.74x = 119,292.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,292.92/318.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.27

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