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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.89, 482.41 and 253.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.89, 482.41 and 253.23 is: 380.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.89 : 482.41 = 253.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.89/482.41 = 253.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.89x = 482.41 × 253.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.89x = 122,161.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,161.00/320.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.69

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