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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.69, 542.17 and 323.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.69, 542.17 and 323.01 is: 484.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.69 : 542.17 = 323.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.69/542.17 = 323.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.69x = 542.17 × 323.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.69x = 175,126.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,126.33/361.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.19

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