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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.39, 445.91 and 295.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.39, 445.91 and 295.75 is: 407.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.39 : 445.91 = 295.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.39/445.91 = 295.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.39x = 445.91 × 295.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.39x = 131,876.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,876.96/323.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.79

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