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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.84, 486.64 and 252.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.84, 486.64 and 252.34 is: 378.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.84 : 486.64 = 252.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.84/486.64 = 252.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.84x = 486.64 × 252.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.84x = 122,798.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,798.74/324.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.03

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