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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.58, 447.44 and 285.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.58, 447.44 and 285.40 is: 393.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.58 : 447.44 = 285.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.58/447.44 = 285.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.58x = 447.44 × 285.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.58x = 127,699.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,699.38/324.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.43

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