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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.49, 501.72 and 322.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.49, 501.72 and 322.97 is: 444.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.49 : 501.72 = 322.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.49/501.72 = 322.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.49x = 501.72 × 322.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.49x = 162,040.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,040.51/364.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.57

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