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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.30, 447.47 and 274.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.30, 447.47 and 274.34 is: 378.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.30 : 447.47 = 274.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.30/447.47 = 274.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.30x = 447.47 × 274.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.30x = 122,758.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,758.92/324.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.54

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