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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.09, 441.33 and 273.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.09, 441.33 and 273.38 is: 376.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.09 : 441.33 = 273.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.09/441.33 = 273.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.09x = 441.33 × 273.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.09x = 120,650.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,650.80/320.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.93

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