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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.64, 486.42 and 267.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.64, 486.42 and 267.04 is: 400.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.64 : 486.42 = 267.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.64/486.42 = 267.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.64x = 486.42 × 267.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.64x = 129,893.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,893.60/324.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.12

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