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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.60, 481.67 and 267.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.60, 481.67 and 267.60 is: 400.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.60 : 481.67 = 267.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.60/481.67 = 267.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.60x = 481.67 × 267.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.60x = 128,894.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,894.89/321.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.79

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