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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.93, 497.06 and 321.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.93, 497.06 and 321.27 is: 443.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.93 : 497.06 = 321.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.93/497.06 = 321.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.93x = 497.06 × 321.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.93x = 159,693.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,693.30/359.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.68

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