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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.26, 484.07 and 264.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.26, 484.07 and 264.74 is: 398.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.26 : 484.07 = 264.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.26/484.07 = 264.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.26x = 484.07 × 264.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.26x = 128,148.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,148.95/321.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.90

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