Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324, 485.28 and 276
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 324, 485.28 and 276 is: 413.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
324 : 485.28 = 276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
324/485.28 = 276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
324x = 485.28 × 276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
324x = 133,937.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,937.28/324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 413.39
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