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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.62, 431.16 and 275.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.62, 431.16 and 275.19 is: 379.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.62 : 431.16 = 275.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.62/431.16 = 275.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.62x = 431.16 × 275.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.62x = 118,650.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,650.92/312.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.54

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