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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.26, 496.32 and 320.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.26, 496.32 and 320.06 is: 442.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.26 : 496.32 = 320.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.26/496.32 = 320.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.26x = 496.32 × 320.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.26x = 158,852.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,852.18/359.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.16

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