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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.78, 445.83 and 291.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.78, 445.83 and 291.69 is: 402.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.78 : 445.83 = 291.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.78/445.83 = 291.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.78x = 445.83 × 291.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.78x = 130,044.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,044.15/322.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.89

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