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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.64, 437.04 and 276.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.64, 437.04 and 276.06 is: 379.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.64 : 437.04 = 276.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.64/437.04 = 276.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.64x = 437.04 × 276.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.64x = 120,649.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,649.26/317.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.83

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