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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.59, 440.64 and 272.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.59, 440.64 and 272.88 is: 376.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.59 : 440.64 = 272.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.59/440.64 = 272.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.59x = 440.64 × 272.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.59x = 120,241.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,241.84/319.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.24

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