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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.36, 543.24 and 323.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.36, 543.24 and 323.72 is: 485.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.36 : 543.24 = 323.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.36/543.24 = 323.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.36x = 543.24 × 323.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.36x = 175,857.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,857.65/362.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.31

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