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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.84, 511.48 and 324.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.84, 511.48 and 324.11 is: 447.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.84 : 511.48 = 324.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.84/511.48 = 324.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.84x = 511.48 × 324.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.84x = 165,774.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,774.16/370.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.03

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