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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.57, 485.64 and 259.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.57, 485.64 and 259.38 is: 388.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.57 : 485.64 = 259.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.57/485.64 = 259.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.57x = 485.64 × 259.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.57x = 125,965.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,965.30/324.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.10

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