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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.44, 480.90 and 274.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.44, 480.90 and 274.01 is: 408.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.44 : 480.90 = 274.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.44/480.90 = 274.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.44x = 480.90 × 274.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.44x = 131,768.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,768.49/322.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.67

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