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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.29, 476.76 and 276.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.29, 476.76 and 276.17 is: 413.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.29 : 476.76 = 276.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.29/476.76 = 276.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.29x = 476.76 × 276.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.29x = 131,666.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,666.81/318.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.67

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