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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.05, 504.96 and 324.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.05, 504.96 and 324.65 is: 447.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.05 : 504.96 = 324.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.05/504.96 = 324.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.05x = 504.96 × 324.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.05x = 163,935.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,935.26/366.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.85

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