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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.66, 486.28 and 269.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.66, 486.28 and 269.54 is: 403.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.66 : 486.28 = 269.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.66/486.28 = 269.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.66x = 486.28 × 269.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.66x = 131,071.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,071.91/324.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.72

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