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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322, 482.69 and 253.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322, 482.69 and 253.35 is: 379.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322 : 482.69 = 253.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322/482.69 = 253.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322x = 482.69 × 253.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322x = 122,289.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,289.51/322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.78

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