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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.03, 444.80 and 290.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.03, 444.80 and 290.94 is: 401.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.03 : 444.80 = 290.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.03/444.80 = 290.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.03x = 444.80 × 290.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.03x = 129,410.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,410.11/322.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.86

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