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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.84, 484.20 and 278.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.84, 484.20 and 278.72 is: 416.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.84 : 484.20 = 278.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.84/484.20 = 278.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.84x = 484.20 × 278.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.84x = 134,956.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,956.22/323.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.74

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