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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.46, 511.72 and 322.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.46, 511.72 and 322.22 is: 445.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.46 : 511.72 = 322.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.46/511.72 = 322.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.46x = 511.72 × 322.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.46x = 164,886.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,886.42/370.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.09

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