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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.69, 478.29 and 272.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.69, 478.29 and 272.26 is: 406.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.69 : 478.29 = 272.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.69/478.29 = 272.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.69x = 478.29 × 272.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.69x = 130,216.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,216.84/320.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.06

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