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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.63, 498.91 and 324.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.63, 498.91 and 324.22 is: 447.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.63 : 498.91 = 324.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.63/498.91 = 324.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.63x = 498.91 × 324.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.63x = 161,756.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,756.60/361.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.30

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