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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.42, 552.64 and 324.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.42, 552.64 and 324.68 is: 487.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.42 : 552.64 = 324.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.42/552.64 = 324.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.42x = 552.64 × 324.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.42x = 179,431.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,431.73/368.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.03

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