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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.24, 436.89 and 272.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.24, 436.89 and 272.66 is: 375.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.24 : 436.89 = 272.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.24/436.89 = 272.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.24x = 436.89 × 272.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.24x = 119,121.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,121.34/317.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.50

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