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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.27, 486.45 and 256.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.27, 486.45 and 256.32 is: 384.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.27 : 486.45 = 256.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.27/486.45 = 256.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.27x = 486.45 × 256.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.27x = 124,686.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,686.86/324.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.52

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