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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.25, 435.11 and 278.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.25, 435.11 and 278.74 is: 383.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.25 : 435.11 = 278.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.25/435.11 = 278.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.25x = 435.11 × 278.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.25x = 121,281.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,281.71/316.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.50

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