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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.96, 448.64 and 291.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.96, 448.64 and 291.72 is: 402.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.96 : 448.64 = 291.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.96/448.64 = 291.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.96x = 448.64 × 291.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.96x = 130,877.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,877.26/324.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.75

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