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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.99, 444.08 and 287.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.99, 444.08 and 287.69 is: 395.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.99 : 444.08 = 287.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.99/444.08 = 287.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.99x = 444.08 × 287.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.99x = 127,755.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,755.87/322.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.54

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