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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.50, 485.82 and 259.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.50, 485.82 and 259.16 is: 388.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.50 : 485.82 = 259.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.50/485.82 = 259.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.50x = 485.82 × 259.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.50x = 125,902.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,902.68/324.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.00

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