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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.68, 479.72 and 276.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.68, 479.72 and 276.65 is: 415.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.68 : 479.72 = 276.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.68/479.72 = 276.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.68x = 479.72 × 276.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.68x = 132,714.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,714.54/319.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.15

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