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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.79, 445.45 and 276.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.79, 445.45 and 276.10 is: 381.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.79 : 445.45 = 276.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.79/445.45 = 276.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.79x = 445.45 × 276.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.79x = 122,989.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,989.17/322.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.02

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