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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.86, 543.81 and 321.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.86, 543.81 and 321.34 is: 481.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.86 : 543.81 = 321.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.86/543.81 = 321.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.86x = 543.81 × 321.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.86x = 174,747.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,747.91/362.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.58

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