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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.88, 437.79 and 273.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.88, 437.79 and 273.30 is: 376.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.88 : 437.79 = 273.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.88/437.79 = 273.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.88x = 437.79 × 273.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.88x = 119,648.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,648.01/317.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.39

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