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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.93, 448.09 and 262.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.93, 448.09 and 262.72 is: 362.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.93 : 448.09 = 262.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.93/448.09 = 262.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.93x = 448.09 × 262.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.93x = 117,720.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,720.43/324.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.29

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