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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.64, 447.52 and 262.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.64, 447.52 and 262.56 is: 361.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.64 : 447.52 = 262.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.64/447.52 = 262.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.64x = 447.52 × 262.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.64x = 117,500.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,500.85/324.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.94

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