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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.62, 486.05 and 259.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.62, 486.05 and 259.17 is: 388.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.62 : 486.05 = 259.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.62/486.05 = 259.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.62x = 486.05 × 259.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.62x = 125,969.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,969.58/324.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.06

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