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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.12, 481.59 and 279.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.12, 481.59 and 279.63 is: 419.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.12 : 481.59 = 279.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.12/481.59 = 279.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.12x = 481.59 × 279.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.12x = 134,667.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,667.01/321.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.37

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