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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.04, 441.29 and 273.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.04, 441.29 and 273.27 is: 376.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.04 : 441.29 = 273.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.04/441.29 = 273.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.04x = 441.29 × 273.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.04x = 120,589.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,589.95/320.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.80

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