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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.65, 482.76 and 267.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.65, 482.76 and 267.98 is: 400.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.65 : 482.76 = 267.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.65/482.76 = 267.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.65x = 482.76 × 267.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.65x = 129,367.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,367.61/322.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.95

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