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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.80, 552.24 and 320.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.80, 552.24 and 320.28 is: 480.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.80 : 552.24 = 320.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.80/552.24 = 320.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.80x = 552.24 × 320.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.80x = 176,871.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,871.43/367.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.89

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