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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.98, 447.36 and 290.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.98, 447.36 and 290.06 is: 399.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.98 : 447.36 = 290.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.98/447.36 = 290.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.98x = 447.36 × 290.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.98x = 129,761.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,761.24/324.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.29

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