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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.60, 496.33 and 319.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.60, 496.33 and 319.32 is: 439.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.60 : 496.33 = 319.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.60/496.33 = 319.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.60x = 496.33 × 319.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.60x = 158,484.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,484.02/360.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.51

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