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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.75, 499.32 and 320.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.75, 499.32 and 320.44 is: 442.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.75 : 499.32 = 320.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.75/499.32 = 320.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.75x = 499.32 × 320.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.75x = 160,002.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,002.10/361.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.30

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