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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.68, 501.50 and 323.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.68, 501.50 and 323.67 is: 446.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.68 : 501.50 = 323.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.68/501.50 = 323.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.68x = 501.50 × 323.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.68x = 162,322.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,322.28/363.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.34

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