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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.58, 481.02 and 260.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.58, 481.02 and 260.40 is: 390.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.58 : 481.02 = 260.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.58/481.02 = 260.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.58x = 481.02 × 260.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.58x = 125,257.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,257.61/320.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.72

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