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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.59, 441.16 and 275.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.59, 441.16 and 275.51 is: 380.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.59 : 441.16 = 275.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.59/441.16 = 275.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.59x = 441.16 × 275.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.59x = 121,544.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,544.02/319.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.31

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