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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324, 447.92 and 310.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324, 447.92 and 310.40 is: 429.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324 : 447.92 = 310.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324/447.92 = 310.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324x = 447.92 × 310.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324x = 139,034.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,034.37/324
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.12

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