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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.93, 443.94 and 275.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.93, 443.94 and 275.46 is: 379.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.93 : 443.94 = 275.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.93/443.94 = 275.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.93x = 443.94 × 275.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.93x = 122,285.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,285.01/321.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.85

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