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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.32, 444.76 and 275.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.32, 444.76 and 275.92 is: 380.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.32 : 444.76 = 275.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.32/444.76 = 275.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.32x = 444.76 × 275.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.32x = 122,718.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,718.18/322.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.73

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