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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.54, 555.21 and 322.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.54, 555.21 and 322.56 is: 484.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.54 : 555.21 = 322.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.54/555.21 = 322.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.54x = 555.21 × 322.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.54x = 179,088.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,088.54/369.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.63

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