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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.79, 495.52 and 320.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.79, 495.52 and 320.13 is: 442.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.79 : 495.52 = 320.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.79/495.52 = 320.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.79x = 495.52 × 320.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.79x = 158,630.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,630.02/358.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.13

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