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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.62, 497.81 and 324.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.62, 497.81 and 324.77 is: 447.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.62 : 497.81 = 324.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.62/497.81 = 324.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.62x = 497.81 × 324.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.62x = 161,672.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,672.08/361.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.08

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