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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.36, 448.43 and 287.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.36, 448.43 and 287.43 is: 397.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.36 : 448.43 = 287.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.36/448.43 = 287.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.36x = 448.43 × 287.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.36x = 128,890.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,890.80/324.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.37

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