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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.21, 544.57 and 319.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.21, 544.57 and 319.96 is: 479.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.21 : 544.57 = 319.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.21/544.57 = 319.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.21x = 544.57 × 319.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.21x = 174,240.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,240.62/363.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.72

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