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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.25, 437.54 and 272.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.25, 437.54 and 272.70 is: 376.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.25 : 437.54 = 272.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.25/437.54 = 272.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.25x = 437.54 × 272.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.25x = 119,315.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,315.79/317.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.09

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