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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.49, 481.01 and 256.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.49, 481.01 and 256.77 is: 385.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.49 : 481.01 = 256.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.49/481.01 = 256.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.49x = 481.01 × 256.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.49x = 123,507.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,507.65/320.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.37

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