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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.11, 502.02 and 321.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.11, 502.02 and 321.56 is: 444.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.11 : 502.02 = 321.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.11/502.02 = 321.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.11x = 502.02 × 321.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.11x = 161,430.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,430.81/363.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.58

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