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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.46, 498.91 and 324.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.46, 498.91 and 324.56 is: 447.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.46 : 498.91 = 324.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.46/498.91 = 324.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.46x = 498.91 × 324.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.46x = 161,924.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,924.47/361.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.97

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