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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.80, 436.17 and 277.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.80, 436.17 and 277.96 is: 382.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.80 : 436.17 = 277.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.80/436.17 = 277.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.80x = 436.17 × 277.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.80x = 121,237.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,237.81/316.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.70

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