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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.52, 441.04 and 270.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.52, 441.04 and 270.56 is: 373.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.52 : 441.04 = 270.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.52/441.04 = 270.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.52x = 441.04 × 270.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.52x = 119,327.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,327.78/319.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.46

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