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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.39, 485.67 and 247.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.39, 485.67 and 247.04 is: 369.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.39 : 485.67 = 247.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.39/485.67 = 247.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.39x = 485.67 × 247.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.39x = 119,979.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,979.92/324.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.86

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