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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.57, 483.04 and 254.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.57, 483.04 and 254.53 is: 381.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.57 : 483.04 = 254.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.57/483.04 = 254.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.57x = 483.04 × 254.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.57x = 122,948.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,948.17/322.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.15

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