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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.72, 442.36 and 274.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.72, 442.36 and 274.52 is: 378.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.72 : 442.36 = 274.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.72/442.36 = 274.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.72x = 442.36 × 274.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.72x = 121,436.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,436.67/320.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.64

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