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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.44, 498.24 and 322.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.44, 498.24 and 322.56 is: 444.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.44 : 498.24 = 322.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.44/498.24 = 322.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.44x = 498.24 × 322.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.44x = 160,712.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,712.29/361.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.64

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