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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.56, 506.60 and 320.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.56, 506.60 and 320.64 is: 441.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.56 : 506.60 = 320.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.56/506.60 = 320.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.56x = 506.60 × 320.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.56x = 162,436.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,436.22/367.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.93

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