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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.06, 480.78 and 259.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.06, 480.78 and 259.50 is: 388.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.06 : 480.78 = 259.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.06/480.78 = 259.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.06x = 480.78 × 259.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.06x = 124,762.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,762.41/321.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.60

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