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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.76, 477.09 and 276.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.76, 477.09 and 276.75 is: 415.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.76 : 477.09 = 276.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.76/477.09 = 276.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.76x = 477.09 × 276.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.76x = 132,034.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,034.66/317.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.52

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