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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.58, 486.15 and 273.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.58, 486.15 and 273.31 is: 409.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.58 : 486.15 = 273.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.58/486.15 = 273.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.58x = 486.15 × 273.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.58x = 132,869.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,869.66/324.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.36

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