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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.95, 448.78 and 280.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.95, 448.78 and 280.61 is: 387.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.95 : 448.78 = 280.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.95/448.78 = 280.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.95x = 448.78 × 280.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.95x = 125,928.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,928.51/324.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.53

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