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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.72, 499.26 and 321.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.72, 499.26 and 321.44 is: 442.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.72 : 499.26 = 321.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.72/499.26 = 321.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.72x = 499.26 × 321.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.72x = 160,482.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,482.13/362.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.44

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