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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.38, 485.61 and 275.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.38, 485.61 and 275.05 is: 413.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.38 : 485.61 = 275.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.38/485.61 = 275.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.38x = 485.61 × 275.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.38x = 133,567.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,567.03/323.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.03

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