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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.89, 540.64 and 323.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.89, 540.64 and 323.93 is: 485.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.89 : 540.64 = 323.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.89/540.64 = 323.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.89x = 540.64 × 323.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.89x = 175,125.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,125.19/360.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.27

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