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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.80, 486.72 and 270.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.80, 486.72 and 270.56 is: 405.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.80 : 486.72 = 270.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.80/486.72 = 270.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.80x = 486.72 × 270.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.80x = 131,686.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,686.96/324.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.44

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