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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.70, 493.72 and 320.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.70, 493.72 and 320.79 is: 442.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.70 : 493.72 = 320.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.70/493.72 = 320.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.70x = 493.72 × 320.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.70x = 158,380.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,380.44/357.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.77

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