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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.26, 430.67 and 275.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.26, 430.67 and 275.45 is: 379.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.26 : 430.67 = 275.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.26/430.67 = 275.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.26x = 430.67 × 275.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.26x = 118,626.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,626.67/312.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.90

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