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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.84, 487.67 and 269.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.84, 487.67 and 269.50 is: 405.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.84 : 487.67 = 269.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.84/487.67 = 269.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.84x = 487.67 × 269.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.84x = 131,428.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,428.30/323.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.85

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