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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.49, 498.96 and 320.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.49, 498.96 and 320.97 is: 441.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.49 : 498.96 = 320.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.49/498.96 = 320.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.49x = 498.96 × 320.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.49x = 160,151.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,151.19/362.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.81

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