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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.79, 481.14 and 260.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.79, 481.14 and 260.67 is: 390.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.79 : 481.14 = 260.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.79/481.14 = 260.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.79x = 481.14 × 260.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.79x = 125,418.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,418.76/320.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.97

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