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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.69, 487.04 and 203.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.69, 487.04 and 203.73 is: 305.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.69 : 487.04 = 203.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.69/487.04 = 203.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.69x = 487.04 × 203.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.69x = 99,223.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,223.64/324.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.60

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