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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.63, 481.43 and 263.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.63, 481.43 and 263.72 is: 394.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.63 : 481.43 = 263.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.63/481.43 = 263.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.63x = 481.43 × 263.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.63x = 126,958.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,958.99/321.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.74

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