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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.74, 505.78 and 320.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.74, 505.78 and 320.05 is: 441.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.74 : 505.78 = 320.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.74/505.78 = 320.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.74x = 505.78 × 320.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.74x = 161,874.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,874.89/366.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.39

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