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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.93, 478.89 and 273.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.93, 478.89 and 273.75 is: 411.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.93 : 478.89 = 273.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.93/478.89 = 273.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.93x = 478.89 × 273.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.93x = 131,096.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,096.14/318.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.05

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