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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.32, 476.77 and 272.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.32, 476.77 and 272.76 is: 408.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.32 : 476.77 = 272.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.32/476.77 = 272.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.32x = 476.77 × 272.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.32x = 130,043.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,043.79/318.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.53

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