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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.80, 554.24 and 323.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.80, 554.24 and 323.52 is: 486.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.80 : 554.24 = 323.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.80/554.24 = 323.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.80x = 554.24 × 323.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.80x = 179,307.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,307.72/368.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.19

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