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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.78, 549.59 and 320.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.78, 549.59 and 320.22 is: 481.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.78 : 549.59 = 320.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.78/549.59 = 320.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.78x = 549.59 × 320.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.78x = 175,988.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,988.11/365.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.13

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