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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.88, 486.36 and 275.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.88, 486.36 and 275.55 is: 413.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.88 : 486.36 = 275.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.88/486.36 = 275.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.88x = 486.36 × 275.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.88x = 134,016.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,016.50/323.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.78

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