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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.74, 439.89 and 269.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.74, 439.89 and 269.78 is: 372.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.74 : 439.89 = 269.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.74/439.89 = 269.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.74x = 439.89 × 269.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.74x = 118,673.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,673.52/318.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.32

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