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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.79, 445.10 and 260.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.79, 445.10 and 260.82 is: 359.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.79 : 445.10 = 260.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.79/445.10 = 260.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.79x = 445.10 × 260.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.79x = 116,089.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,089.68/322.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.65

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