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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.95, 543.71 and 324.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.95, 543.71 and 324.27 is: 485.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.95 : 543.71 = 324.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.95/543.71 = 324.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.95x = 543.71 × 324.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.95x = 176,309.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,309.65/362.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.77

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