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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.34, 441.71 and 273.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.34, 441.71 and 273.63 is: 377.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.34 : 441.71 = 273.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.34/441.71 = 273.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.34x = 441.71 × 273.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.34x = 120,863.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,863.74/320.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.30

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