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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.62, 446.94 and 275.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.62, 446.94 and 275.34 is: 379.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.62 : 446.94 = 275.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.62/446.94 = 275.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.62x = 446.94 × 275.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.62x = 123,060.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,060.46/324.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.10

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