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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.55, 494.97 and 322.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.55, 494.97 and 322.70 is: 444.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.55 : 494.97 = 322.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.55/494.97 = 322.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.55x = 494.97 × 322.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.55x = 159,726.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,726.20/359.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.23

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