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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.76, 552.32 and 322.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.76, 552.32 and 322.60 is: 483.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.76 : 552.32 = 322.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.76/552.32 = 322.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.76x = 552.32 × 322.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.76x = 178,178.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,178.43/368.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.18

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