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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.01, 427.73 and 276.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.01, 427.73 and 276.12 is: 379.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.01 : 427.73 = 276.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.01/427.73 = 276.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.01x = 427.73 × 276.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.01x = 118,103.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,103.43/311.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.74

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