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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.40, 479.93 and 251.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.40, 479.93 and 251.60 is: 376.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.40 : 479.93 = 251.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.40/479.93 = 251.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.40x = 479.93 × 251.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.40x = 120,746.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,746.73/320.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.86

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