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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.44, 439.10 and 276.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.44, 439.10 and 276.63 is: 381.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.44 : 439.10 = 276.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.44/439.10 = 276.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.44x = 439.10 × 276.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.44x = 121,467.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,467.80/318.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.44

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