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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.94, 444.47 and 275.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.94, 444.47 and 275.55 is: 379.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.94 : 444.47 = 275.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.94/444.47 = 275.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.94x = 444.47 × 275.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.94x = 122,472.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,472.33/322.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.25

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