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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.93, 444.31 and 289.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.93, 444.31 and 289.59 is: 398.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.93 : 444.31 = 289.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.93/444.31 = 289.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.93x = 444.31 × 289.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.93x = 128,667.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,667.73/322.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.44

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