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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.76, 495.38 and 323.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.76, 495.38 and 323.31 is: 445.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.76 : 495.38 = 323.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.76/495.38 = 323.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.76x = 495.38 × 323.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.76x = 160,161.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,161.31/359.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.19

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