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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.38, 480.91 and 269.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.38, 480.91 and 269.57 is: 404.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.38 : 480.91 = 269.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.38/480.91 = 269.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.38x = 480.91 × 269.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.38x = 129,635.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,635.83/320.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.63

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