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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.04, 475.84 and 275.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.04, 475.84 and 275.18 is: 410.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.04 : 475.84 = 275.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.04/475.84 = 275.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.04x = 475.84 × 275.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.04x = 130,941.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,941.65/319.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.42

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