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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.45, 441.77 and 274.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.45, 441.77 and 274.30 is: 378.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.45 : 441.77 = 274.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.45/441.77 = 274.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.45x = 441.77 × 274.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.45x = 121,175.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,175.04/320.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.15

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