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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.79, 529.88 and 320.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.79, 529.88 and 320.67 is: 481.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.79 : 529.88 = 320.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.79/529.88 = 320.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.79x = 529.88 × 320.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.79x = 169,915.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,915.02/352.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.63

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