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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.09, 491.98 and 324.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.09, 491.98 and 324.33 is: 446.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.09 : 491.98 = 324.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.09/491.98 = 324.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.09x = 491.98 × 324.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.09x = 159,563.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,563.87/357.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.84

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