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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.33, 553.08 and 324.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.33, 553.08 and 324.28 is: 488.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.33 : 553.08 = 324.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.33/553.08 = 324.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.33x = 553.08 × 324.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.33x = 179,352.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,352.78/367.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.26

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