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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.56, 508.74 and 320.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.56, 508.74 and 320.16 is: 440.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.56 : 508.74 = 320.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.56/508.74 = 320.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.56x = 508.74 × 320.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.56x = 162,878.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,878.20/369.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.74

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