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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.52, 483.27 and 287.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.52, 483.27 and 287.50 is: 432.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.52 : 483.27 = 287.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.52/483.27 = 287.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.52x = 483.27 × 287.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.52x = 138,938.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,938.74/321.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.13

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