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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.96, 432.12 and 276.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.96, 432.12 and 276.48 is: 381.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.96 : 432.12 = 276.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.96/432.12 = 276.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.96x = 432.12 × 276.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.96x = 119,472.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,472.54/312.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.75

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