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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.73, 430.38 and 277.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.73, 430.38 and 277.13 is: 382.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.73 : 430.38 = 277.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.73/430.38 = 277.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.73x = 430.38 × 277.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.73x = 119,271.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,271.25/311.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.61

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