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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.21, 503.32 and 323.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.21, 503.32 and 323.71 is: 447.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.21 : 503.32 = 323.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.21/503.32 = 323.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.21x = 503.32 × 323.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.21x = 162,927.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,927.65/364.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.35

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