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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.87, 487.86 and 267.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.87, 487.86 and 267.20 is: 401.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.87 : 487.86 = 267.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.87/487.86 = 267.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.87x = 487.86 × 267.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.87x = 130,356.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,356.19/324.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.26

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