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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.34, 483.92 and 277.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.34, 483.92 and 277.32 is: 415.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.34 : 483.92 = 277.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.34/483.92 = 277.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.34x = 483.92 × 277.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.34x = 134,199.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,199.31/323.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.04

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