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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.27, 485.73 and 269.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.27, 485.73 and 269.55 is: 403.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.27 : 485.73 = 269.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.27/485.73 = 269.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.27x = 485.73 × 269.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.27x = 130,928.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,928.52/324.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.76

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