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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.05, 499.44 and 320.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.05, 499.44 and 320.61 is: 442.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.05 : 499.44 = 320.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.05/499.44 = 320.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.05x = 499.44 × 320.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.05x = 160,125.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,125.46/362.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.27

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