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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.70, 438.08 and 275.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.70, 438.08 and 275.90 is: 380.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.70 : 438.08 = 275.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.70/438.08 = 275.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.70x = 438.08 × 275.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.70x = 120,862.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,862.70/317.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.43

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