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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.60, 500.65 and 320.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.60, 500.65 and 320.27 is: 442.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.60 : 500.65 = 320.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.60/500.65 = 320.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.60x = 500.65 × 320.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.60x = 160,340.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,340.21/362.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.19

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