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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.56, 480.72 and 252.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.56, 480.72 and 252.88 is: 379.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.56 : 480.72 = 252.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.56/480.72 = 252.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.56x = 480.72 × 252.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.56x = 121,564.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,564.47/320.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.23

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