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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.44, 481.33 and 263.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.44, 481.33 and 263.47 is: 395.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.44 : 481.33 = 263.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.44/481.33 = 263.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.44x = 481.33 × 263.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.44x = 126,816.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,816.02/320.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.76

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