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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.84, 445.26 and 273.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.84, 445.26 and 273.88 is: 377.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.84 : 445.26 = 273.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.84/445.26 = 273.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.84x = 445.26 × 273.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.84x = 121,947.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,947.81/322.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.73

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