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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.03, 433.41 and 277.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.03, 433.41 and 277.51 is: 381.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.03 : 433.41 = 277.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.03/433.41 = 277.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.03x = 433.41 × 277.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.03x = 120,275.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,275.61/315.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.79

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