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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.12, 447.48 and 275.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.12, 447.48 and 275.52 is: 380.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.12 : 447.48 = 275.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.12/447.48 = 275.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.12x = 447.48 × 275.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.12x = 123,289.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,289.69/324.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.38

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