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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.42, 441.38 and 275.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.42, 441.38 and 275.68 is: 380.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.42 : 441.38 = 275.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.42/441.38 = 275.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.42x = 441.38 × 275.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.42x = 121,677.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,677.16/319.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.93

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