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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.29, 440.39 and 275.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.29, 440.39 and 275.12 is: 379.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.29 : 440.39 = 275.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.29/440.39 = 275.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.29x = 440.39 × 275.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.29x = 121,156.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,156.52/319.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.46

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