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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.04, 485.70 and 269.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.04, 485.70 and 269.32 is: 403.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.04 : 485.70 = 269.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.04/485.70 = 269.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.04x = 485.70 × 269.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.04x = 130,808.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,808.72/324.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.68

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