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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.76, 496.76 and 324.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.76, 496.76 and 324.31 is: 446.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.76 : 496.76 = 324.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.76/496.76 = 324.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.76x = 496.76 × 324.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.76x = 161,104.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,104.24/360.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.57

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