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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.40, 540.80 and 324.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.40, 540.80 and 324.80 is: 490.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.40 : 540.80 = 324.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.40/540.80 = 324.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.40x = 540.80 × 324.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.40x = 175,651.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,651.84/358.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.10

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