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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.90, 440.56 and 277.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.90, 440.56 and 277.50 is: 383.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.90 : 440.56 = 277.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.90/440.56 = 277.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.90x = 440.56 × 277.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.90x = 122,255.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,255.40/318.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.37

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