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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.96, 477.90 and 277.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.96, 477.90 and 277.92 is: 416.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.96 : 477.90 = 277.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.96/477.90 = 277.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.96x = 477.90 × 277.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.96x = 132,817.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,817.97/318.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.41

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