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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.58, 549.87 and 324.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.58, 549.87 and 324.06 is: 486.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.58 : 549.87 = 324.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.58/549.87 = 324.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.58x = 549.87 × 324.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.58x = 178,190.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,190.87/366.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.09

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