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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323, 483.81 and 274.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323, 483.81 and 274.46 is: 411.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323 : 483.81 = 274.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323/483.81 = 274.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323x = 483.81 × 274.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323x = 132,786.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,786.49/323
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.10

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