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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.94, 486.46 and 252.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.94, 486.46 and 252.85 is: 378.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.94 : 486.46 = 252.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.94/486.46 = 252.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.94x = 486.46 × 252.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.94x = 123,001.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,001.41/324.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.54

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