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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.76, 550.14 and 321.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.76, 550.14 and 321.64 is: 482.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.76 : 550.14 = 321.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.76/550.14 = 321.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.76x = 550.14 × 321.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.76x = 176,947.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,947.03/366.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.46

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