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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.98, 447.11 and 277.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.98, 447.11 and 277.54 is: 383.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.98 : 447.11 = 277.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.98/447.11 = 277.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.98x = 447.11 × 277.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.98x = 124,089.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,089.52/323.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.02

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