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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.08, 443.42 and 276.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.08, 443.42 and 276.73 is: 382.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.08 : 443.42 = 276.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.08/443.42 = 276.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.08x = 443.42 × 276.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.08x = 122,706.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,706.23/321.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.17

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