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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.76, 444.56 and 284.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.76, 444.56 and 284.96 is: 393.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.76 : 444.56 = 284.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.76/444.56 = 284.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.76x = 444.56 × 284.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.76x = 126,681.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,681.82/321.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.72

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