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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.54, 484.65 and 273.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.54, 484.65 and 273.24 is: 408.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.54 : 484.65 = 273.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.54/484.65 = 273.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.54x = 484.65 × 273.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.54x = 132,425.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,425.77/324.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.04

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