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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.55, 498.75 and 320.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.55, 498.75 and 320.11 is: 441.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.55 : 498.75 = 320.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.55/498.75 = 320.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.55x = 498.75 × 320.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.55x = 159,654.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,654.86/361.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.58

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