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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.96, 556.98 and 324.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.96, 556.98 and 324.60 is: 488.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.96 : 556.98 = 324.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.96/556.98 = 324.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.96x = 556.98 × 324.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.96x = 180,795.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,795.71/369.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.69

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