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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.62, 501.49 and 323.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.62, 501.49 and 323.80 is: 446.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.62 : 501.49 = 323.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.62/501.49 = 323.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.62x = 501.49 × 323.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.62x = 162,381.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,381.61/363.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.57

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