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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.76, 480.87 and 277.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.76, 480.87 and 277.92 is: 416.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.76 : 480.87 = 277.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.76/480.87 = 277.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.76x = 480.87 × 277.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.76x = 133,643.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,643.39/320.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.65

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