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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.32, 498.90 and 321.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.32, 498.90 and 321.04 is: 442.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.32 : 498.90 = 321.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.32/498.90 = 321.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.32x = 498.90 × 321.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.32x = 160,166.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,166.86/362.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.06

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