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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.70, 439.45 and 276.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.70, 439.45 and 276.90 is: 381.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.70 : 439.45 = 276.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.70/439.45 = 276.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.70x = 439.45 × 276.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.70x = 121,683.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,683.71/318.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.81

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