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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.39, 447.27 and 265.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.39, 447.27 and 265.16 is: 365.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.39 : 447.27 = 265.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.39/447.27 = 265.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.39x = 447.27 × 265.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.39x = 118,598.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,598.11/324.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.60

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