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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.92, 439.20 and 277.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.92, 439.20 and 277.44 is: 382.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.92 : 439.20 = 277.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.92/439.20 = 277.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.92x = 439.20 × 277.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.92x = 121,851.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,851.65/318.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.08

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