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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.64, 442.81 and 276.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.64, 442.81 and 276.30 is: 381.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.64 : 442.81 = 276.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.64/442.81 = 276.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.64x = 442.81 × 276.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.64x = 122,348.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,348.40/320.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.58

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