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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.73, 441.04 and 272.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.73, 441.04 and 272.03 is: 376.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.73 : 441.04 = 272.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.73/441.04 = 272.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.73x = 441.04 × 272.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.73x = 119,976.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,976.11/318.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.42

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