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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.74, 483.98 and 322.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.74, 483.98 and 322.94 is: 444.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.74 : 483.98 = 322.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.74/483.98 = 322.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.74x = 483.98 × 322.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.74x = 156,296.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,296.50/351.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.35

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