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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.56, 502.88 and 323.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.56, 502.88 and 323.12 is: 445.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.56 : 502.88 = 323.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.56/502.88 = 323.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.56x = 502.88 × 323.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.56x = 162,490.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,490.59/364.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.72

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