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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.76, 480.72 and 280.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.76, 480.72 and 280.08 is: 419.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.76 : 480.72 = 280.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.76/480.72 = 280.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.76x = 480.72 × 280.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.76x = 134,640.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,640.06/320.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.75

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