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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.94, 444.01 and 272.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.94, 444.01 and 272.27 is: 375.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.94 : 444.01 = 272.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.94/444.01 = 272.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.94x = 444.01 × 272.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.94x = 120,890.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,890.60/321.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.51

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