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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.04, 539.64 and 319.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.04, 539.64 and 319.56 is: 478.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.04 : 539.64 = 319.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.04/539.64 = 319.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.04x = 539.64 × 319.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.04x = 172,447.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,447.36/360.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.97

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