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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.33, 551 and 324.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.33, 551 and 324.81 is: 487.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.33 : 551 = 324.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.33/551 = 324.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.33x = 551 × 324.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.33x = 178,970.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,970.31/367.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.22

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