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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.44, 439.80 and 276.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.44, 439.80 and 276.77 is: 382.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.44 : 439.80 = 276.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.44/439.80 = 276.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.44x = 439.80 × 276.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.44x = 121,723.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,723.45/318.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.25

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