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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.51, 485.87 and 252.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.51, 485.87 and 252.51 is: 378.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.51 : 485.87 = 252.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.51/485.87 = 252.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.51x = 485.87 × 252.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.51x = 122,685.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,685.77/324.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.06

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