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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.80, 486.89 and 264.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.80, 486.89 and 264.05 is: 395.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.80 : 486.89 = 264.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.80/486.89 = 264.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.80x = 486.89 × 264.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.80x = 128,563.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,563.30/324.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.82

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