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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.19, 484.84 and 277.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.19, 484.84 and 277.42 is: 416.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.19 : 484.84 = 277.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.19/484.84 = 277.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.19x = 484.84 × 277.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.19x = 134,504.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,504.31/323.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.18

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