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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.28, 530.22 and 322.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.28, 530.22 and 322.36 is: 444.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.28 : 530.22 = 322.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.28/530.22 = 322.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.28x = 530.22 × 322.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.28x = 170,921.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,921.72/384.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.78

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