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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.28, 555.95 and 324.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.28, 555.95 and 324.80 is: 486.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.28 : 555.95 = 324.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.28/555.95 = 324.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.28x = 555.95 × 324.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.28x = 180,572.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,572.56/371.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.35

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