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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.51, 508.10 and 322.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.51, 508.10 and 322.34 is: 444.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.51 : 508.10 = 322.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.51/508.10 = 322.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.51x = 508.10 × 322.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.51x = 163,776.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,776.80/368.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.44

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