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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.79, 487.43 and 276.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.79, 487.43 and 276.81 is: 416.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.79 : 487.43 = 276.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.79/487.43 = 276.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.79x = 487.43 × 276.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.79x = 134,924.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,924.11/323.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.70

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