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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.48, 487.38 and 252.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.48, 487.38 and 252.78 is: 379.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.48 : 487.38 = 252.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.48/487.38 = 252.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.48x = 487.38 × 252.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.48x = 123,199.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,199.92/324.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.68

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