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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.89, 449.21 and 283.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.89, 449.21 and 283.89 is: 392.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.89 : 449.21 = 283.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.89/449.21 = 283.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.89x = 449.21 × 283.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.89x = 127,526.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,526.23/324.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.52

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