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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.75, 493.86 and 321.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.75, 493.86 and 321.90 is: 443.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.75 : 493.86 = 321.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.75/493.86 = 321.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.75x = 493.86 × 321.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.75x = 158,973.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,973.53/358.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.13

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