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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.29, 552.97 and 323.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.29, 552.97 and 323.19 is: 485.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.29 : 552.97 = 323.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.29/552.97 = 323.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.29x = 552.97 × 323.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.29x = 178,709.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,709.99/368.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.24

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