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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.74, 447.36 and 262.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.74, 447.36 and 262.40 is: 361.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.74 : 447.36 = 262.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.74/447.36 = 262.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.74x = 447.36 × 262.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.74x = 117,385.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,385.03/324.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.48

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