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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.11, 479.07 and 271.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.11, 479.07 and 271.32 is: 407.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.11 : 479.07 = 271.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.11/479.07 = 271.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.11x = 479.07 × 271.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.11x = 129,981.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,981.27/319.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.32

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