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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.94, 507.36 and 320.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.94, 507.36 and 320.80 is: 443.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.94 : 507.36 = 320.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.94/507.36 = 320.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.94x = 507.36 × 320.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.94x = 162,761.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,761.09/366.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.56

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