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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.01, 552.16 and 323.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.01, 552.16 and 323.84 is: 483.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.01 : 552.16 = 323.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.01/552.16 = 323.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.01x = 552.16 × 323.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.01x = 178,811.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,811.49/370.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.26

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