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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.25, 436.03 and 274.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.25, 436.03 and 274.13 is: 377.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.25 : 436.03 = 274.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.25/436.03 = 274.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.25x = 436.03 × 274.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.25x = 119,531.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,531.67/316.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.96

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