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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.51, 484.83 and 274.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.51, 484.83 and 274.59 is: 411.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.51 : 484.83 = 274.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.51/484.83 = 274.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.51x = 484.83 × 274.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.51x = 133,129.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,129.47/323.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.52

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