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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.58, 447.53 and 265.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.58, 447.53 and 265.35 is: 365.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.58 : 447.53 = 265.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.58/447.53 = 265.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.58x = 447.53 × 265.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.58x = 118,752.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,752.09/324.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.86

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