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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.89, 487.83 and 259.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.89, 487.83 and 259.70 is: 389.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.89 : 487.83 = 259.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.89/487.83 = 259.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.89x = 487.83 × 259.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.89x = 126,687.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,687.90/324.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.94

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