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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.94, 446.55 and 276.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.94, 446.55 and 276.96 is: 381.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.94 : 446.55 = 276.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.94/446.55 = 276.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.94x = 446.55 × 276.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.94x = 123,676.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,676.49/323.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.79

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