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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.49, 483.71 and 276.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.49, 483.71 and 276.92 is: 415.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.49 : 483.71 = 276.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.49/483.71 = 276.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.49x = 483.71 × 276.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.49x = 133,945.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,945.17/322.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.35

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