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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.14, 480.87 and 276.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.14, 480.87 and 276.78 is: 413.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.14 : 480.87 = 276.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.14/480.87 = 276.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.14x = 480.87 × 276.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.14x = 133,095.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,095.20/322.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.16

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