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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.37, 538.34 and 320.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.37, 538.34 and 320.67 is: 480.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.37 : 538.34 = 320.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.37/538.34 = 320.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.37x = 538.34 × 320.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.37x = 172,627.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,627.88/359.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.36

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