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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.08, 444.80 and 277.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.08, 444.80 and 277.73 is: 383.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.08 : 444.80 = 277.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.08/444.80 = 277.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.08x = 444.80 × 277.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.08x = 123,534.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,534.30/322.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.55

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