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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.92, 487.38 and 261.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.92, 487.38 and 261.20 is: 391.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.92 : 487.38 = 261.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.92/487.38 = 261.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.92x = 487.38 × 261.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.92x = 127,303.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,303.66/324.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.80

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