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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.28, 444.96 and 276.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.28, 444.96 and 276.48 is: 380.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.28 : 444.96 = 276.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.28/444.96 = 276.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.28x = 444.96 × 276.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.28x = 123,022.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,022.54/323.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.54

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