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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.76, 496.68 and 321.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.76, 496.68 and 321.36 is: 442.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.76 : 496.68 = 321.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.76/496.68 = 321.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.76x = 496.68 × 321.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.76x = 159,613.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,613.08/360.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.44

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