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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.81, 479.73 and 278.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.81, 479.73 and 278.33 is: 417.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.81 : 479.73 = 278.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.81/479.73 = 278.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.81x = 479.73 × 278.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.81x = 133,523.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,523.25/319.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.51

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