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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.81, 487.94 and 252.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.81, 487.94 and 252.81 is: 379.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.81 : 487.94 = 252.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.81/487.94 = 252.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.81x = 487.94 × 252.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.81x = 123,354.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,354.85/324.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.78

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