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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.84, 533.44 and 320.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.84, 533.44 and 320.32 is: 480.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.84 : 533.44 = 320.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.84/533.44 = 320.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.84x = 533.44 × 320.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.84x = 170,871.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,871.50/355.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.19

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