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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.90, 486.03 and 320.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.90, 486.03 and 320.50 is: 441.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.90 : 486.03 = 320.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.90/486.03 = 320.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.90x = 486.03 × 320.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.90x = 155,772.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,772.62/352.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.41

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