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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.41, 446.90 and 277.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.41, 446.90 and 277.63 is: 382.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.41 : 446.90 = 277.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.41/446.90 = 277.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.41x = 446.90 × 277.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.41x = 124,070.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,070.34/324.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.46

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