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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.62, 483.69 and 277.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.62, 483.69 and 277.50 is: 416.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.62 : 483.69 = 277.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.62/483.69 = 277.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.62x = 483.69 × 277.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.62x = 134,223.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,223.98/322.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.04

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