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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.40, 542.97 and 322.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.40, 542.97 and 322.52 is: 484.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.40 : 542.97 = 322.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.40/542.97 = 322.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.40x = 542.97 × 322.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.40x = 175,115.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,115.97/361.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.56

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