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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.96, 499.34 and 320.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.96, 499.34 and 320.74 is: 441.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.96 : 499.34 = 320.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.96/499.34 = 320.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.96x = 499.34 × 320.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.96x = 160,154.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,154.21/362.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.24

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