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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.59, 512.39 and 324.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.59, 512.39 and 324.99 is: 487.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.59 : 512.39 = 324.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.59/512.39 = 324.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.59x = 512.39 × 324.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.59x = 166,521.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,521.63/341.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.49

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