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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.37, 483.27 and 267.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.37, 483.27 and 267.98 is: 401.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.37 : 483.27 = 267.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.37/483.27 = 267.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.37x = 483.27 × 267.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.37x = 129,504.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,504.28/322.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.73

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