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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.39, 447.28 and 296.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.39, 447.28 and 296.75 is: 409.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.39 : 447.28 = 296.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.39/447.28 = 296.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.39x = 447.28 × 296.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.39x = 132,730.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,730.34/324.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.17

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