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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.12, 478.68 and 273.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.12, 478.68 and 273.40 is: 410.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.12 : 478.68 = 273.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.12/478.68 = 273.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.12x = 478.68 × 273.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.12x = 130,871.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,871.11/319.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.10

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