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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.01, 545.07 and 320.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.01, 545.07 and 320.04 is: 480.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.01 : 545.07 = 320.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.01/545.07 = 320.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.01x = 545.07 × 320.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.01x = 174,443.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,443.40/363.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.55

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