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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.58, 550.44 and 322.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.58, 550.44 and 322.53 is: 485.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.58 : 550.44 = 322.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.58/550.44 = 322.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.58x = 550.44 × 322.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.58x = 177,533.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,533.41/365.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.62

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