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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.76, 447.98 and 272.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.76, 447.98 and 272.60 is: 376.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.76 : 447.98 = 272.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.76/447.98 = 272.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.76x = 447.98 × 272.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.76x = 122,119.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,119.35/324.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.03

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