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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.77, 487.54 and 256.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.77, 487.54 and 256.34 is: 384.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.77 : 487.54 = 256.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.77/487.54 = 256.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.77x = 487.54 × 256.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.77x = 124,975.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,975.36/324.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.81

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