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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324, 446.87 and 293.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324, 446.87 and 293.92 is: 405.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324 : 446.87 = 293.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324/446.87 = 293.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324x = 446.87 × 293.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324x = 131,343.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,343.65/324
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.38

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