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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.19, 497.25 and 324.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.19, 497.25 and 324.29 is: 446.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.19 : 497.25 = 324.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.19/497.25 = 324.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.19x = 497.25 × 324.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.19x = 161,250.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,250.72/361.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.45

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