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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.81, 478.23 and 277.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.81, 478.23 and 277.33 is: 416.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.81 : 478.23 = 277.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.81/478.23 = 277.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.81x = 478.23 × 277.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.81x = 132,627.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,627.53/318.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.01

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