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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.94, 445.17 and 275.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.94, 445.17 and 275.96 is: 380.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.94 : 445.17 = 275.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.94/445.17 = 275.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.94x = 445.17 × 275.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.94x = 122,849.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,849.11/322.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.41

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