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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.70, 544.68 and 321.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.70, 544.68 and 321.66 is: 483.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.70 : 544.68 = 321.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.70/544.68 = 321.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.70x = 544.68 × 321.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.70x = 175,201.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,201.77/362.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.05

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