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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.64, 541.67 and 320.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.64, 541.67 and 320.63 is: 480.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.64 : 541.67 = 320.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.64/541.67 = 320.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.64x = 541.67 × 320.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.64x = 173,671.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,671.34/361.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.24

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