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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.68, 487.10 and 267.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.68, 487.10 and 267.56 is: 401.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.68 : 487.10 = 267.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.68/487.10 = 267.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.68x = 487.10 × 267.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.68x = 130,328.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,328.48/324.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.41

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