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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.82, 483.55 and 321.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.82, 483.55 and 321.41 is: 443.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.82 : 483.55 = 321.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.82/483.55 = 321.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.82x = 483.55 × 321.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.82x = 155,414.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,414.58/350.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.00

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