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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.26, 488.60 and 267.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.26, 488.60 and 267.74 is: 403.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.26 : 488.60 = 267.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.26/488.60 = 267.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.26x = 488.60 × 267.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.26x = 130,813.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,813.98/324.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.43

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