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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.62, 482.94 and 261.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.62, 482.94 and 261.24 is: 391.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.62 : 482.94 = 261.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.62/482.94 = 261.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.62x = 482.94 × 261.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.62x = 126,163.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,163.25/322.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.06

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