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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.62, 538.35 and 321.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.62, 538.35 and 321.46 is: 481.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.62 : 538.35 = 321.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.62/538.35 = 321.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.62x = 538.35 × 321.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.62x = 173,057.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,057.99/359.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.22

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