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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.79, 437.49 and 276.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.79, 437.49 and 276.18 is: 380.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.79 : 437.49 = 276.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.79/437.49 = 276.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.79x = 437.49 × 276.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.79x = 120,825.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,825.99/317.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.21

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