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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.76, 444.54 and 279.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.76, 444.54 and 279.08 is: 384.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.76 : 444.54 = 279.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.76/444.54 = 279.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.76x = 444.54 × 279.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.76x = 124,062.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,062.22/322.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.38

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