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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.54, 481.98 and 260.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.54, 481.98 and 260.80 is: 390.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.54 : 481.98 = 260.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.54/481.98 = 260.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.54x = 481.98 × 260.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.54x = 125,700.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,700.38/321.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.93

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