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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.08, 485.76 and 263.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.08, 485.76 and 263.60 is: 395.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.08 : 485.76 = 263.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.08/485.76 = 263.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.08x = 485.76 × 263.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.08x = 128,046.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,046.34/324.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.11

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