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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.18, 479.16 and 261.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.18, 479.16 and 261.72 is: 391.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.18 : 479.16 = 261.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.18/479.16 = 261.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.18x = 479.16 × 261.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.18x = 125,405.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,405.76/320.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.67

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