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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.29, 447.26 and 282.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.29, 447.26 and 282.77 is: 390.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.29 : 447.26 = 282.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.29/447.26 = 282.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.29x = 447.26 × 282.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.29x = 126,471.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,471.71/324.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.00

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