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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.04, 563.58 and 324.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.04, 563.58 and 324.68 is: 486.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.04 : 563.58 = 324.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.04/563.58 = 324.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.04x = 563.58 × 324.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.04x = 182,983.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,983.15/376.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.61

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