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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.91, 487.52 and 247.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.91, 487.52 and 247.96 is: 372.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.91 : 487.52 = 247.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.91/487.52 = 247.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.91x = 487.52 × 247.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.91x = 120,885.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,885.76/324.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.06

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