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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.71, 443.58 and 274.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.71, 443.58 and 274.93 is: 379.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.71 : 443.58 = 274.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.71/443.58 = 274.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.71x = 443.58 × 274.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.71x = 121,951.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,951.31/321.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.08

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