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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.66, 550.71 and 324.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.66, 550.71 and 324.90 is: 487.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.66 : 550.71 = 324.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.66/550.71 = 324.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.66x = 550.71 × 324.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.66x = 178,925.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,925.68/366.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.99

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