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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.57, 486.95 and 273.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.57, 486.95 and 273.33 is: 410.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.57 : 486.95 = 273.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.57/486.95 = 273.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.57x = 486.95 × 273.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.57x = 133,098.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,098.04/324.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.08

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