Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.86, 486.68 and 288.41
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 324.86, 486.68 and 288.41 is: 432.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
324.86 : 486.68 = 288.41 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
324.86/486.68 = 288.41/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
324.86x = 486.68 × 288.41 - Step 4: Simplify right side
324.86x = 140,359.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,359.50/324.86 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 432.07
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