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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.92, 435.70 and 276.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.92, 435.70 and 276.20 is: 382.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.92 : 435.70 = 276.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.92/435.70 = 276.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.92x = 435.70 × 276.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.92x = 120,340.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,340.34/314.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.13

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