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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.90, 439.18 and 276.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.90, 439.18 and 276.50 is: 381.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.90 : 439.18 = 276.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.90/439.18 = 276.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.90x = 439.18 × 276.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.90x = 121,433.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,433.27/317.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.99

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