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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.10, 491.49 and 322.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.10, 491.49 and 322.74 is: 445.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.10 : 491.49 = 322.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.10/491.49 = 322.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.10x = 491.49 × 322.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.10x = 158,623.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,623.48/356.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.45

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