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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.81, 440.06 and 275.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.81, 440.06 and 275.61 is: 380.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.81 : 440.06 = 275.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.81/440.06 = 275.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.81x = 440.06 × 275.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.81x = 121,283.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,283.56/318.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.43

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