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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.97, 437.88 and 273.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.97, 437.88 and 273.35 is: 376.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.97 : 437.88 = 273.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.97/437.88 = 273.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.97x = 437.88 × 273.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.97x = 119,694.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,694.50/317.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.43

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