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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.51, 481.63 and 252.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.51, 481.63 and 252.72 is: 378.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.51 : 481.63 = 252.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.51/481.63 = 252.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.51x = 481.63 × 252.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.51x = 121,717.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,717.53/321.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.58

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