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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.66, 476.84 and 276.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.66, 476.84 and 276.72 is: 412.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.66 : 476.84 = 276.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.66/476.84 = 276.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.66x = 476.84 × 276.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.66x = 131,951.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,951.16/319.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.79

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