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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.59, 483.21 and 267.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.59, 483.21 and 267.61 is: 400.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.59 : 483.21 = 267.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.59/483.21 = 267.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.59x = 483.21 × 267.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.59x = 129,312.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,312.13/322.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.85

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