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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.49, 545.03 and 320.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.49, 545.03 and 320.25 is: 480.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.49 : 545.03 = 320.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.49/545.03 = 320.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.49x = 545.03 × 320.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.49x = 174,547.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,547.50/363.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.20

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