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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.62, 430.38 and 273.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.62, 430.38 and 273.78 is: 376.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.62 : 430.38 = 273.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.62/430.38 = 273.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.62x = 430.38 × 273.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.62x = 117,829.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,829.44/312.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.92

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