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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.14, 543.92 and 322.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.14, 543.92 and 322.13 is: 482.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.14 : 543.92 = 322.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.14/543.92 = 322.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.14x = 543.92 × 322.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.14x = 175,208.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,208.62/363.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.49

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