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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.95, 487.58 and 260.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.95, 487.58 and 260.55 is: 390.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.95 : 487.58 = 260.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.95/487.58 = 260.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.95x = 487.58 × 260.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.95x = 127,038.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,038.97/324.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.95

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