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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.52, 547.86 and 321.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.52, 547.86 and 321.32 is: 482.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.52 : 547.86 = 321.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.52/547.86 = 321.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.52x = 547.86 × 321.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.52x = 176,038.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,038.38/364.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.93

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