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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.59, 482.79 and 276.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.59, 482.79 and 276.57 is: 413.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.59 : 482.79 = 276.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.59/482.79 = 276.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.59x = 482.79 × 276.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.59x = 133,525.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,525.23/322.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.92

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