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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.52, 485.92 and 256.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.52, 485.92 and 256.17 is: 383.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.52 : 485.92 = 256.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.52/485.92 = 256.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.52x = 485.92 × 256.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.52x = 124,478.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,478.13/324.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.58

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