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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.05, 433.76 and 276.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.05, 433.76 and 276.21 is: 380.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.05 : 433.76 = 276.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.05/433.76 = 276.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.05x = 433.76 × 276.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.05x = 119,807.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,807.47/315.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.29

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