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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.78, 542.86 and 324.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.78, 542.86 and 324.84 is: 484.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.78 : 542.86 = 324.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.78/542.86 = 324.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.78x = 542.86 × 324.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.78x = 176,343.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,343.19/363.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.75

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