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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.99, 480.59 and 267.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.99, 480.59 and 267.08 is: 399.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.99 : 480.59 = 267.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.99/480.59 = 267.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.99x = 480.59 × 267.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.99x = 128,354.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,354.64/320.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.87

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