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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.77, 447.81 and 254.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.77, 447.81 and 254.60 is: 351.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.77 : 447.81 = 254.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.77/447.81 = 254.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.77x = 447.81 × 254.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.77x = 114,010.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,010.19/324.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.05

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