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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.58, 485.74 and 255.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.58, 485.74 and 255.52 is: 382.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.58 : 485.74 = 255.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.58/485.74 = 255.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.58x = 485.74 × 255.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.58x = 124,116.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,116.28/324.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.39

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