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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.19, 445.60 and 276.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.19, 445.60 and 276.72 is: 381.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.19 : 445.60 = 276.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.19/445.60 = 276.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.19x = 445.60 × 276.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.19x = 123,305.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,305.11/323.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.53

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