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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.83, 444.39 and 278.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.83, 444.39 and 278.73 is: 383.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.83 : 444.39 = 278.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.83/444.39 = 278.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.83x = 444.39 × 278.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.83x = 123,864.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,864.82/322.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.68

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