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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.94, 601.39 and 320.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.94, 601.39 and 320.27 is: 480.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.94 : 601.39 = 320.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.94/601.39 = 320.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.94x = 601.39 × 320.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.94x = 192,607.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,607.18/400.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.39

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