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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.52, 443.80 and 272.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.52, 443.80 and 272.56 is: 376.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.52 : 443.80 = 272.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.52/443.80 = 272.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.52x = 443.80 × 272.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.52x = 120,962.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,962.13/321.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.22

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