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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.52, 479.58 and 274.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.52, 479.58 and 274.26 is: 410.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.52 : 479.58 = 274.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.52/479.58 = 274.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.52x = 479.58 × 274.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.52x = 131,529.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,529.61/320.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.36

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