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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.60, 483.90 and 321.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.60, 483.90 and 321.44 is: 443.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.60 : 483.90 = 321.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.60/483.90 = 321.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.60x = 483.90 × 321.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.60x = 155,544.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,544.82/350.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.65

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