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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.61, 524.04 and 324.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.61, 524.04 and 324.50 is: 446.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.61 : 524.04 = 324.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.61/524.04 = 324.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.61x = 524.04 × 324.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.61x = 170,048.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,048.36/380.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.78

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