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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.12, 501.60 and 323.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.12, 501.60 and 323.94 is: 447.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.12 : 501.60 = 323.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.12/501.60 = 323.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.12x = 501.60 × 323.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.12x = 162,488.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,488.30/363.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.48

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