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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.70, 487.46 and 256.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.70, 487.46 and 256.28 is: 384.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.70 : 487.46 = 256.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.70/487.46 = 256.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.70x = 487.46 × 256.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.70x = 124,924.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,924.45/324.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.74

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