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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.48, 437.80 and 273.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.48, 437.80 and 273.76 is: 377.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.48 : 437.80 = 273.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.48/437.80 = 273.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.48x = 437.80 × 273.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.48x = 119,852.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,852.13/317.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.51

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