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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.48, 496.32 and 320.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.48, 496.32 and 320.60 is: 442.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.48 : 496.32 = 320.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.48/496.32 = 320.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.48x = 496.32 × 320.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.48x = 159,120.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,120.19/359.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.64

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