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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.32, 485.38 and 277.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.32, 485.38 and 277.96 is: 417.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.32 : 485.38 = 277.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.32/485.38 = 277.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.32x = 485.38 × 277.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.32x = 134,916.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,916.22/323.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.28

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