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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.23, 498.62 and 320.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.23, 498.62 and 320.72 is: 441.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.23 : 498.62 = 320.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.23/498.62 = 320.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.23x = 498.62 × 320.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.23x = 159,915.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,915.72/362.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.48

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