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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.22, 539.66 and 322.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.22, 539.66 and 322.10 is: 482.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.22 : 539.66 = 322.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.22/539.66 = 322.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.22x = 539.66 × 322.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.22x = 173,824.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,824.49/360.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.55

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