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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.13, 551.79 and 324.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.13, 551.79 and 324.84 is: 486.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.13 : 551.79 = 324.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.13/551.79 = 324.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.13x = 551.79 × 324.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.13x = 179,243.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,243.46/368.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.90

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