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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.24, 483.62 and 275.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.24, 483.62 and 275.60 is: 411.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.24 : 483.62 = 275.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.24/483.62 = 275.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.24x = 483.62 × 275.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.24x = 133,285.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,285.67/324.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.07

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