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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.88, 491.36 and 324.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.88, 491.36 and 324.48 is: 446.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.88 : 491.36 = 324.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.88/491.36 = 324.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.88x = 491.36 × 324.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.88x = 159,436.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,436.49/356.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.75

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