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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.50, 491.61 and 321.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.50, 491.61 and 321.58 is: 443.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.50 : 491.61 = 321.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.50/491.61 = 321.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.50x = 491.61 × 321.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.50x = 158,091.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,091.94/356.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.46

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