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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.82, 434.88 and 276.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.82, 434.88 and 276.40 is: 380.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.82 : 434.88 = 276.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.82/434.88 = 276.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.82x = 434.88 × 276.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.82x = 120,200.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,200.83/315.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.60

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