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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.56, 539.25 and 324.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.56, 539.25 and 324.84 is: 484.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.56 : 539.25 = 324.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.56/539.25 = 324.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.56x = 539.25 × 324.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.56x = 175,169.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,169.97/361.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.48

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