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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.18, 481.53 and 288.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.18, 481.53 and 288.59 is: 432.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.18 : 481.53 = 288.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.18/481.53 = 288.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.18x = 481.53 × 288.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.18x = 138,964.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,964.37/321.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.67

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