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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.50, 483.06 and 273.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.50, 483.06 and 273.96 is: 410.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.50 : 483.06 = 273.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.50/483.06 = 273.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.50x = 483.06 × 273.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.50x = 132,339.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,339.12/322.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.35

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