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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.76, 444.18 and 288.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.76, 444.18 and 288.91 is: 398.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.76 : 444.18 = 288.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.76/444.18 = 288.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.76x = 444.18 × 288.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.76x = 128,328.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,328.04/321.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.83

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