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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.18, 486.03 and 291.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.18, 486.03 and 291.59 is: 437.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.18 : 486.03 = 291.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.18/486.03 = 291.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.18x = 486.03 × 291.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.18x = 141,719.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,719.06/324.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.16

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