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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.80, 550.43 and 322.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.80, 550.43 and 322.36 is: 481.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.80 : 550.43 = 322.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.80/550.43 = 322.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.80x = 550.43 × 322.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.80x = 177,436.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,436.61/368.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.12

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