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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.96, 433.38 and 277.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.96, 433.38 and 277.08 is: 380.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.96 : 433.38 = 277.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.96/433.38 = 277.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.96x = 433.38 × 277.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.96x = 120,080.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,080.93/315.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.05

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