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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.13, 550.29 and 323.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.13, 550.29 and 323.84 is: 485.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.13 : 550.29 = 323.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.13/550.29 = 323.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.13x = 550.29 × 323.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.13x = 178,205.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,205.91/367.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.40

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