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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.71, 447.59 and 254.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.71, 447.59 and 254.61 is: 350.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.71 : 447.59 = 254.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.71/447.59 = 254.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.71x = 447.59 × 254.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.71x = 113,959.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,959.62/324.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.96

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