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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.17, 440.79 and 275.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.17, 440.79 and 275.75 is: 379.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.17 : 440.79 = 275.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.17/440.79 = 275.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.17x = 440.79 × 275.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.17x = 121,545.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,545.64/320.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.63

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