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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.56, 488.58 and 279.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.56, 488.58 and 279.90 is: 421.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.56 : 488.58 = 279.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.56/488.58 = 279.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.56x = 488.58 × 279.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.56x = 136,753.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,753.54/324.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.35

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