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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.75, 496.62 and 323.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.75, 496.62 and 323.90 is: 445.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.75 : 496.62 = 323.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.75/496.62 = 323.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.75x = 496.62 × 323.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.75x = 160,852.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,852.73/360.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.88

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