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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.03, 486.99 and 269.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.03, 486.99 and 269.54 is: 405.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.03 : 486.99 = 269.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.03/486.99 = 269.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.03x = 486.99 × 269.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.03x = 131,260.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,260.85/324.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.09

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