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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.05, 500.24 and 321.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.05, 500.24 and 321.35 is: 444.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.05 : 500.24 = 321.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.05/500.24 = 321.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.05x = 500.24 × 321.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.05x = 160,750.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,750.43/362.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.00

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