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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.56, 444.60 and 287.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.56, 444.60 and 287.28 is: 395.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.56 : 444.60 = 287.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.56/444.60 = 287.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.56x = 444.60 × 287.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.56x = 127,724.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,724.69/322.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.97

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