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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.42, 548.24 and 320.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.42, 548.24 and 320.43 is: 479.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.42 : 548.24 = 320.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.42/548.24 = 320.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.42x = 548.24 × 320.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.42x = 175,670.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,670.94/366.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.43

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