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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.40, 483.62 and 261.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.40, 483.62 and 261.97 is: 392.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.40 : 483.62 = 261.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.40/483.62 = 261.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.40x = 483.62 × 261.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.40x = 126,691.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,691.41/322.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.96

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