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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.63, 534.06 and 320.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.63, 534.06 and 320.18 is: 479.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.63 : 534.06 = 320.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.63/534.06 = 320.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.63x = 534.06 × 320.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.63x = 170,992.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,992.66/356.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.47

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