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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.99, 487.11 and 276.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.99, 487.11 and 276.09 is: 413.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.99 : 487.11 = 276.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.99/487.11 = 276.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.99x = 487.11 × 276.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.99x = 134,486.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,486.20/324.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.82

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