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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.73, 487.77 and 276.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.73, 487.77 and 276.05 is: 414.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.73 : 487.77 = 276.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.73/487.77 = 276.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.73x = 487.77 × 276.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.73x = 134,649.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,649.09/324.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.65

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