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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.74, 486.02 and 275.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.74, 486.02 and 275.94 is: 414.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.74 : 486.02 = 275.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.74/486.02 = 275.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.74x = 486.02 × 275.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.74x = 134,112.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,112.36/323.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.26

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