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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.98, 484.39 and 257.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.98, 484.39 and 257.44 is: 386.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.98 : 484.39 = 257.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.98/484.39 = 257.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.98x = 484.39 × 257.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.98x = 124,701.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,701.36/322.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.10

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