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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.07, 485.17 and 291.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.07, 485.17 and 291.26 is: 436.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.07 : 485.17 = 291.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.07/485.17 = 291.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.07x = 485.17 × 291.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.07x = 141,310.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,310.61/324.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.05

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