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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.66, 489.75 and 322.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.66, 489.75 and 322.72 is: 444.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.66 : 489.75 = 322.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.66/489.75 = 322.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.66x = 489.75 × 322.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.66x = 158,049.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,049.69/355.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.39

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