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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.24, 440.40 and 275.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.24, 440.40 and 275.50 is: 380.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.24 : 440.40 = 275.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.24/440.40 = 275.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.24x = 440.40 × 275.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.24x = 121,330.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,330.20/319.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.06

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