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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.99, 443.40 and 272.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.99, 443.40 and 272.39 is: 376.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.99 : 443.40 = 272.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.99/443.40 = 272.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.99x = 443.40 × 272.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.99x = 120,775.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,775.51/320.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.27

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