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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.10, 480.09 and 261.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.10, 480.09 and 261.78 is: 392.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.10 : 480.09 = 261.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.10/480.09 = 261.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.10x = 480.09 × 261.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.10x = 125,677.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,677.96/320.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.62

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