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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.28, 485.39 and 275.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.28, 485.39 and 275.07 is: 411.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.28 : 485.39 = 275.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.28/485.39 = 275.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.28x = 485.39 × 275.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.28x = 133,517.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,517.37/324.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.74

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