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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.89, 443.78 and 262.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.89, 443.78 and 262.81 is: 362.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.89 : 443.78 = 262.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.89/443.78 = 262.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.89x = 443.78 × 262.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.89x = 116,630.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,630.48/321.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.34

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