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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.46, 449.04 and 259.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.46, 449.04 and 259.66 is: 359.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.46 : 449.04 = 259.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.46/449.04 = 259.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.46x = 449.04 × 259.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.46x = 116,597.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,597.73/324.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.36

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