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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.15, 507.52 and 324.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.15, 507.52 and 324.08 is: 446.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.15 : 507.52 = 324.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.15/507.52 = 324.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.15x = 507.52 × 324.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.15x = 164,477.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,477.08/368.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.77

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