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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.10, 441.18 and 275.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.10, 441.18 and 275.73 is: 380.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.10 : 441.18 = 275.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.10/441.18 = 275.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.10x = 441.18 × 275.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.10x = 121,646.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,646.56/320.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.03

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