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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.10, 443.55 and 286.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.10, 443.55 and 286.27 is: 395.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.10 : 443.55 = 286.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.10/443.55 = 286.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.10x = 443.55 × 286.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.10x = 126,975.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,975.06/321.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.44

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