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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.44, 483.03 and 321.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.44, 483.03 and 321.03 is: 442.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.44 : 483.03 = 321.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.44/483.03 = 321.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.44x = 483.03 × 321.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.44x = 155,067.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,067.12/350.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.49

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