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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.69, 482.58 and 256.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.69, 482.58 and 256.70 is: 385.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.69 : 482.58 = 256.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.69/482.58 = 256.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.69x = 482.58 × 256.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.69x = 123,875.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,875.87/321.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.08

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