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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.52, 487.34 and 253.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.52, 487.34 and 253.32 is: 380.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.52 : 487.34 = 253.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.52/487.34 = 253.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.52x = 487.34 × 253.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.52x = 123,452.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,452.97/324.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.42

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