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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.59, 536.48 and 320.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.59, 536.48 and 320.60 is: 478.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.59 : 536.48 = 320.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.59/536.48 = 320.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.59x = 536.48 × 320.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.59x = 171,995.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,995.49/359.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.31

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