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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.95, 445.45 and 273.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.95, 445.45 and 273.74 is: 377.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.95 : 445.45 = 273.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.95/445.45 = 273.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.95x = 445.45 × 273.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.95x = 121,936.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,936.11/322.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.57

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