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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.12, 505.56 and 320.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.12, 505.56 and 320.41 is: 441.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.12 : 505.56 = 320.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.12/505.56 = 320.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.12x = 505.56 × 320.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.12x = 161,986.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,986.48/367.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.24

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