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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.40, 482.93 and 253.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.40, 482.93 and 253.60 is: 379.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.40 : 482.93 = 253.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.40/482.93 = 253.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.40x = 482.93 × 253.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.40x = 122,467.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,467.37/322.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.86

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