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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.36, 549.57 and 321.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.36, 549.57 and 321.24 is: 481.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.36 : 549.57 = 321.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.36/549.57 = 321.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.36x = 549.57 × 321.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.36x = 176,543.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,543.87/366.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.89

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