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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.54, 440.59 and 272.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.54, 440.59 and 272.76 is: 376.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.54 : 440.59 = 272.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.54/440.59 = 272.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.54x = 440.59 × 272.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.54x = 120,175.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,175.33/319.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.09

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