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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.07, 479.41 and 268.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.07, 479.41 and 268.81 is: 402.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.07 : 479.41 = 268.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.07/479.41 = 268.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.07x = 479.41 × 268.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.07x = 128,870.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,870.20/320.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.63

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