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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319, 477.78 and 270.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319, 477.78 and 270.52 is: 405.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319 : 477.78 = 270.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319/477.78 = 270.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319x = 477.78 × 270.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319x = 129,249.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,249.05/319
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.17

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