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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.54, 444.99 and 291.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.54, 444.99 and 291.50 is: 402.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.54 : 444.99 = 291.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.54/444.99 = 291.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.54x = 444.99 × 291.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.54x = 129,714.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,714.59/322.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.17

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