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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.94, 447.22 and 277.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.94, 447.22 and 277.55 is: 382.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.94 : 447.22 = 277.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.94/447.22 = 277.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.94x = 447.22 × 277.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.94x = 124,125.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,125.91/324.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.00

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