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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.49, 500.34 and 321.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.49, 500.34 and 321.97 is: 443.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.49 : 500.34 = 321.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.49/500.34 = 321.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.49x = 500.34 × 321.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.49x = 161,094.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,094.47/363.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.19

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