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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.04, 435.86 and 279.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.04, 435.86 and 279.08 is: 384.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.04 : 435.86 = 279.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.04/435.86 = 279.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.04x = 435.86 × 279.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.04x = 121,639.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,639.81/316.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.89

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