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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.36, 506.98 and 320.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.36, 506.98 and 320.84 is: 441.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.36 : 506.98 = 320.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.36/506.98 = 320.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.36x = 506.98 × 320.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.36x = 162,659.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,659.46/368.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.58

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