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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.79, 550.71 and 321.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.79, 550.71 and 321.68 is: 482.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.79 : 550.71 = 321.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.79/550.71 = 321.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.79x = 550.71 × 321.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.79x = 177,155.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,155.00/366.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.99

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