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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.69, 444.83 and 275.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.69, 444.83 and 275.71 is: 380.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.69 : 444.83 = 275.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.69/444.83 = 275.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.69x = 444.83 × 275.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.69x = 122,642.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,642.70/322.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.06

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