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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.56, 441.42 and 275.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.56, 441.42 and 275.98 is: 380.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.56 : 441.42 = 275.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.56/441.42 = 275.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.56x = 441.42 × 275.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.56x = 121,823.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,823.09/320.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.03

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