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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.76, 487.14 and 279.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.76, 487.14 and 279.20 is: 418.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.76 : 487.14 = 279.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.76/487.14 = 279.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.76x = 487.14 × 279.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.76x = 136,009.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,009.49/324.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.80

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