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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.86, 551.59 and 324.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.86, 551.59 and 324.63 is: 486.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.86 : 551.59 = 324.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.86/551.59 = 324.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.86x = 551.59 × 324.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.86x = 179,062.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,062.66/367.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.77

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