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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.54, 448.53 and 259.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.54, 448.53 and 259.74 is: 358.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.54 : 448.53 = 259.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.54/448.53 = 259.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.54x = 448.53 × 259.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.54x = 116,501.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,501.18/324.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.97

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