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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.56, 480.51 and 265.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.56, 480.51 and 265.38 is: 397.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.56 : 480.51 = 265.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.56/480.51 = 265.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.56x = 480.51 × 265.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.56x = 127,519.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,519.25/320.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.80

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