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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.72, 525.39 and 320.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.72, 525.39 and 320.64 is: 480.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.72 : 525.39 = 320.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.72/525.39 = 320.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.72x = 525.39 × 320.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.72x = 168,461.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,461.05/350.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.33

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