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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.39, 487.10 and 287.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.39, 487.10 and 287.94 is: 432.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.39 : 487.10 = 287.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.39/487.10 = 287.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.39x = 487.10 × 287.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.39x = 140,255.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,255.57/324.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.37

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