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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.68, 481.09 and 274.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.68, 481.09 and 274.92 is: 412.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.68 : 481.09 = 274.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.68/481.09 = 274.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.68x = 481.09 × 274.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.68x = 132,260.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,260.40/320.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.43

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