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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.48, 500.46 and 323.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.48, 500.46 and 323.60 is: 446.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.48 : 500.46 = 323.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.48/500.46 = 323.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.48x = 500.46 × 323.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.48x = 161,948.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,948.86/362.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.78

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