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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.57, 440.64 and 275.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.57, 440.64 and 275.25 is: 379.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.57 : 440.64 = 275.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.57/440.64 = 275.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.57x = 440.64 × 275.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.57x = 121,286.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,286.16/319.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.53

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