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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.49, 481.52 and 260.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.49, 481.52 and 260.33 is: 389.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.49 : 481.52 = 260.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.49/481.52 = 260.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.49x = 481.52 × 260.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.49x = 125,355.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,355.96/321.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.92

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