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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.75, 447.81 and 278.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.75, 447.81 and 278.28 is: 383.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.75 : 447.81 = 278.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.75/447.81 = 278.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.75x = 447.81 × 278.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.75x = 124,616.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,616.57/324.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.73

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