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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.90, 441.87 and 273.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.90, 441.87 and 273.92 is: 377.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.90 : 441.87 = 273.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.90/441.87 = 273.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.90x = 441.87 × 273.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.90x = 121,037.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,037.03/320.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.18

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