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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.92, 436.44 and 275.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.92, 436.44 and 275.44 is: 379.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.92 : 436.44 = 275.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.92/436.44 = 275.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.92x = 436.44 × 275.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.92x = 120,213.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,213.03/316.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.32

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