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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.68, 538.54 and 321.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.68, 538.54 and 321.80 is: 480.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.68 : 538.54 = 321.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.68/538.54 = 321.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.68x = 538.54 × 321.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.68x = 173,302.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,302.17/360.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.49

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