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