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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.91, 484.00 and 265.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.91, 484.00 and 265.39 is: 397.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.91 : 484.00 = 265.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.91/484.00 = 265.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.91x = 484.00 × 265.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.91x = 128,446.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,446.89/322.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.78

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