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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.80, 447.74 and 280.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.80, 447.74 and 280.34 is: 386.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.80 : 447.74 = 280.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.80/447.74 = 280.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.80x = 447.74 × 280.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.80x = 125,519.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,519.43/324.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.45

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