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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.72, 440.84 and 273.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.72, 440.84 and 273.01 is: 376.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.72 : 440.84 = 273.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.72/440.84 = 273.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.72x = 440.84 × 273.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.72x = 120,351.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,351.52/319.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.43

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