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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.74, 487.05 and 93.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.74, 487.05 and 93.59 is: 140.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.74 : 487.05 = 93.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.74/487.05 = 93.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.74x = 487.05 × 93.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.74x = 45,582.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,582.96/324.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.37

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