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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.97, 559.26 and 322.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.97, 559.26 and 322.50 is: 445.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.97 : 559.26 = 322.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.97/559.26 = 322.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.97x = 559.26 × 322.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.97x = 180,361.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,361.35/404.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.37

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