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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.09, 447 and 261.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.09, 447 and 261.81 is: 361.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.09 : 447 = 261.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.09/447 = 261.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.09x = 447 × 261.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.09x = 117,029.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,029.07/324.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.10

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