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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.56, 483.08 and 253.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.56, 483.08 and 253.53 is: 379.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.56 : 483.08 = 253.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.56/483.08 = 253.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.56x = 483.08 × 253.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.56x = 122,474.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,474.00/322.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.69

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