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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.72, 445.84 and 294.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.72, 445.84 and 294.56 is: 406.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.72 : 445.84 = 294.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.72/445.84 = 294.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.72x = 445.84 × 294.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.72x = 131,326.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,326.63/322.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.94

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