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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.26, 485.57 and 265.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.26, 485.57 and 265.74 is: 400.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.26 : 485.57 = 265.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.26/485.57 = 265.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.26x = 485.57 × 265.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.26x = 129,035.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,035.37/322.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.41

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