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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.57, 486.50 and 287.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.57, 486.50 and 287.34 is: 433.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.57 : 486.50 = 287.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.57/486.50 = 287.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.57x = 486.50 × 287.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.57x = 139,790.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,790.91/322.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.37

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