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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.32, 480.76 and 290.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.32, 480.76 and 290.95 is: 435.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.32 : 480.76 = 290.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.32/480.76 = 290.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.32x = 480.76 × 290.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.32x = 139,875.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,875.19/321.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.31

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