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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.86, 487.37 and 93.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.86, 487.37 and 93.77 is: 140.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.86 : 487.37 = 93.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.86/487.37 = 93.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.86x = 487.37 × 93.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.86x = 45,698.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,698.31/324.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.67

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