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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.87, 445.91 and 274.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.87, 445.91 and 274.59 is: 378.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.87 : 445.91 = 274.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.87/445.91 = 274.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.87x = 445.91 × 274.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.87x = 122,441.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,441.05/323.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.06

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