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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.49, 481.84 and 272.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.49, 481.84 and 272.59 is: 408.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.49 : 481.84 = 272.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.49/481.84 = 272.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.49x = 481.84 × 272.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.49x = 131,344.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,344.77/321.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.55

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