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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.84, 488.58 and 322.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.84, 488.58 and 322.44 is: 443.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.84 : 488.58 = 322.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.84/488.58 = 322.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.84x = 488.58 × 322.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.84x = 157,537.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,537.74/354.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.97

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