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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.03, 447.62 and 258.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.03, 447.62 and 258.45 is: 357.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.03 : 447.62 = 258.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.03/447.62 = 258.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.03x = 447.62 × 258.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.03x = 115,687.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,687.39/324.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.03

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