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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.35, 566.36 and 324.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.35, 566.36 and 324.53 is: 484.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.35 : 566.36 = 324.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.35/566.36 = 324.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.35x = 566.36 × 324.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.35x = 183,800.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,800.91/379.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.52

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