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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.77, 486.30 and 256.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.77, 486.30 and 256.43 is: 383.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.77 : 486.30 = 256.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.77/486.30 = 256.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.77x = 486.30 × 256.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.77x = 124,701.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,701.91/324.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.97

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