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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.77, 486.88 and 263.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.77, 486.88 and 263.75 is: 395.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.77 : 486.88 = 263.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.77/486.88 = 263.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.77x = 486.88 × 263.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.77x = 128,414.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,414.60/324.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.40

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