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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.04, 447.32 and 253.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.04, 447.32 and 253.92 is: 350.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.04 : 447.32 = 253.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.04/447.32 = 253.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.04x = 447.32 × 253.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.04x = 113,583.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,583.49/324.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.52

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