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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.89, 445.15 and 276.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.89, 445.15 and 276.06 is: 380.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.89 : 445.15 = 276.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.89/445.15 = 276.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.89x = 445.15 × 276.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.89x = 122,888.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,888.11/322.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.59

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