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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.25, 483.53 and 274.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.25, 483.53 and 274.27 is: 412.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.25 : 483.53 = 274.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.25/483.53 = 274.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.25x = 483.53 × 274.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.25x = 132,617.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,617.77/321.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.82

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