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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.78, 444.06 and 280.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.78, 444.06 and 280.47 is: 387.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.78 : 444.06 = 280.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.78/444.06 = 280.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.78x = 444.06 × 280.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.78x = 124,545.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,545.51/321.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.05

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