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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.62, 436.78 and 272.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.62, 436.78 and 272.88 is: 376.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.62 : 436.78 = 272.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.62/436.78 = 272.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.62x = 436.78 × 272.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.62x = 119,185.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,185.66/316.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.44

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