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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.45, 494.37 and 320.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.45, 494.37 and 320.60 is: 443.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.45 : 494.37 = 320.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.45/494.37 = 320.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.45x = 494.37 × 320.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.45x = 158,491.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,491.75/357.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.40

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