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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.99, 482.76 and 264.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.99, 482.76 and 264.57 is: 395.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.99 : 482.76 = 264.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.99/482.76 = 264.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.99x = 482.76 × 264.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.99x = 127,722.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,722.00/322.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.44

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