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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.36, 549.95 and 321.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.36, 549.95 and 321.80 is: 481.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.36 : 549.95 = 321.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.36/549.95 = 321.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.36x = 549.95 × 321.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.36x = 176,972.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,972.57/367.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.74

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