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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.80, 434.79 and 276.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.80, 434.79 and 276.96 is: 381.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.80 : 434.79 = 276.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.80/434.79 = 276.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.80x = 434.79 × 276.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.80x = 120,419.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,419.44/315.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.32

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