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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.76, 440.64 and 262.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.76, 440.64 and 262.44 is: 360.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.76 : 440.64 = 262.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.76/440.64 = 262.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.76x = 440.64 × 262.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.76x = 115,641.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,641.56/320.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.52

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