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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.05, 447 and 288.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.05, 447 and 288.63 is: 398.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.05 : 447 = 288.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.05/447 = 288.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.05x = 447 × 288.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.05x = 129,017.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,017.61/324.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.15

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