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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.83, 547.75 and 320.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.83, 547.75 and 320.75 is: 482.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.83 : 547.75 = 320.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.83/547.75 = 320.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.83x = 547.75 × 320.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.83x = 175,686.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,686.47/363.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.88

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