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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.88, 533.01 and 320.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.88, 533.01 and 320.24 is: 479.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.88 : 533.01 = 320.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.88/533.01 = 320.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.88x = 533.01 × 320.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.88x = 170,691.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,691.12/355.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.63

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