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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.65, 430.58 and 273.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.65, 430.58 and 273.16 is: 376.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.65 : 430.58 = 273.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.65/430.58 = 273.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.65x = 430.58 × 273.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.65x = 117,617.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,617.23/312.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.19

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