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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.64, 540.48 and 324.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.64, 540.48 and 324.16 is: 485.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.64 : 540.48 = 324.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.64/540.48 = 324.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.64x = 540.48 × 324.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.64x = 175,202.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,202.00/360.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.81

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