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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.09, 444.44 and 277.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.09, 444.44 and 277.90 is: 383.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.09 : 444.44 = 277.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.09/444.44 = 277.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.09x = 444.44 × 277.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.09x = 123,509.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,509.46/322.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.47

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