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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.94, 443.79 and 274.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.94, 443.79 and 274.96 is: 379.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.94 : 443.79 = 274.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.94/443.79 = 274.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.94x = 443.79 × 274.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.94x = 122,024.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,024.50/321.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.03

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