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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.38, 493.65 and 321.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.38, 493.65 and 321.57 is: 442.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.38 : 493.65 = 321.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.38/493.65 = 321.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.38x = 493.65 × 321.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.38x = 158,743.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,743.03/358.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.95

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