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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.53, 442.73 and 289.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.53, 442.73 and 289.44 is: 399.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.53 : 442.73 = 289.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.53/442.73 = 289.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.53x = 442.73 × 289.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.53x = 128,143.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,143.77/320.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.79

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