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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.45, 552.22 and 322.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.45, 552.22 and 322.89 is: 483.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.45 : 552.22 = 322.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.45/552.22 = 322.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.45x = 552.22 × 322.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.45x = 178,303.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,303.44/368.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.93

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