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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.27, 526.40 and 320.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.27, 526.40 and 320.52 is: 480.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.27 : 526.40 = 320.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.27/526.40 = 320.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.27x = 526.40 × 320.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.27x = 168,723.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,723.30/351.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.32

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