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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.51, 479.94 and 268.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.51, 479.94 and 268.88 is: 402.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.51 : 479.94 = 268.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.51/479.94 = 268.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.51x = 479.94 × 268.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.51x = 129,043.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,043.87/320.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.63

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