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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.24, 483.80 and 273.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.24, 483.80 and 273.74 is: 409.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.24 : 483.80 = 273.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.24/483.80 = 273.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.24x = 483.80 × 273.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.24x = 132,431.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,431.62/323.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.71

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