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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.39, 444.09 and 304.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.39, 444.09 and 304.75 is: 419.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.39 : 444.09 = 304.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.39/444.09 = 304.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.39x = 444.09 × 304.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.39x = 135,336.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,336.43/322.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.79

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