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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.48, 542.00 and 320.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.48, 542.00 and 320.31 is: 477.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.48 : 542.00 = 320.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.48/542.00 = 320.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.48x = 542.00 × 320.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.48x = 173,606.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,606.42/363.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.62

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