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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.64, 439.36 and 276.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.64, 439.36 and 276.82 is: 381.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.64 : 439.36 = 276.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.64/439.36 = 276.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.64x = 439.36 × 276.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.64x = 121,623.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,623.64/318.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.70

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