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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.62, 444.77 and 266.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.62, 444.77 and 266.64 is: 367.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.62 : 444.77 = 266.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.62/444.77 = 266.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.62x = 444.77 × 266.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.62x = 118,592.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,592.14/322.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.59

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