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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.74, 483.88 and 265.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.74, 483.88 and 265.32 is: 396.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.74 : 483.88 = 265.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.74/483.88 = 265.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.74x = 483.88 × 265.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.74x = 128,382.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,382.38/323.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.56

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