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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.72, 439.53 and 274.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.72, 439.53 and 274.62 is: 378.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.72 : 439.53 = 274.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.72/439.53 = 274.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.72x = 439.53 × 274.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.72x = 120,703.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,703.73/318.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.71

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