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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.15, 551.53 and 322.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.15, 551.53 and 322.35 is: 482.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.15 : 551.53 = 322.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.15/551.53 = 322.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.15x = 551.53 × 322.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.15x = 177,789.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,789.59/368.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.93

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