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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.60, 547.35 and 321.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.60, 547.35 and 321.24 is: 479.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.60 : 547.35 = 321.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.60/547.35 = 321.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.60x = 547.35 × 321.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.60x = 175,830.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,830.71/366.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.63

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