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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.39, 509.97 and 320.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.39, 509.97 and 320.19 is: 442.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.39 : 509.97 = 320.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.39/509.97 = 320.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.39x = 509.97 × 320.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.39x = 163,287.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,287.29/369.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.05

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