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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.94, 486.94 and 251.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.94, 486.94 and 251.47 is: 376.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.94 : 486.94 = 251.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.94/486.94 = 251.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.94x = 486.94 × 251.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.94x = 122,451.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,451.89/324.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.85

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