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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.59, 444.92 and 273.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.59, 444.92 and 273.63 is: 377.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.59 : 444.92 = 273.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.59/444.92 = 273.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.59x = 444.92 × 273.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.59x = 121,742.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,742.09/322.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.39

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