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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.34, 715.38 and 271.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.34, 715.38 and 271.60 is: 407.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.34 : 715.38 = 271.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.34/715.38 = 271.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.34x = 715.38 × 271.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.34x = 194,299.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,299.95/477.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.04

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