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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.60, 481.76 and 275.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.60, 481.76 and 275.68 is: 412.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.60 : 481.76 = 275.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.60/481.76 = 275.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.60x = 481.76 × 275.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.60x = 132,811.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,811.60/321.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.97

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