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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.30, 479.75 and 275.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.30, 479.75 and 275.58 is: 411.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.30 : 479.75 = 275.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.30/479.75 = 275.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.30x = 479.75 × 275.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.30x = 132,209.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,209.51/321.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.48

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