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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.68, 551.79 and 320.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.68, 551.79 and 320.16 is: 480.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.68 : 551.79 = 320.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.68/551.79 = 320.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.68x = 551.79 × 320.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.68x = 176,661.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,661.09/367.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.48

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