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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.94, 443.10 and 287.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.94, 443.10 and 287.73 is: 397.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.94 : 443.10 = 287.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.94/443.10 = 287.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.94x = 443.10 × 287.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.94x = 127,493.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,493.16/320.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.25

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