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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.69, 447.03 and 289.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.69, 447.03 and 289.35 is: 399.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.69 : 447.03 = 289.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.69/447.03 = 289.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.69x = 447.03 × 289.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.69x = 129,348.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,348.13/323.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.61

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