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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.91, 552.83 and 323.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.91, 552.83 and 323.01 is: 484.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.91 : 552.83 = 323.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.91/552.83 = 323.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.91x = 552.83 × 323.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.91x = 178,568.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,568.00/368.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.04

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