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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.25, 485.70 and 262.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.25, 485.70 and 262.74 is: 393.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.25 : 485.70 = 262.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.25/485.70 = 262.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.25x = 485.70 × 262.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.25x = 127,613.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,613.65/324.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.56

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