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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.27, 539.70 and 321.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.27, 539.70 and 321.57 is: 481.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.27 : 539.70 = 321.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.27/539.70 = 321.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.27x = 539.70 × 321.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.27x = 173,551.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,551.33/360.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.73

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