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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.17, 479.16 and 261.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.17, 479.16 and 261.73 is: 391.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.17 : 479.16 = 261.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.17/479.16 = 261.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.17x = 479.16 × 261.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.17x = 125,410.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,410.55/320.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.70

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