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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.36, 486.84 and 275.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.36, 486.84 and 275.76 is: 413.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.36 : 486.84 = 275.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.36/486.84 = 275.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.36x = 486.84 × 275.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.36x = 134,251.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,251.00/324.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.90

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