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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.71, 544.16 and 322.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.71, 544.16 and 322.44 is: 483.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.71 : 544.16 = 322.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.71/544.16 = 322.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.71x = 544.16 × 322.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.71x = 175,458.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,458.95/362.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.74

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