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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.85, 507.23 and 320.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.85, 507.23 and 320.74 is: 443.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.85 : 507.23 = 320.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.85/507.23 = 320.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.85x = 507.23 × 320.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.85x = 162,688.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,688.95/366.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.48

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