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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.71, 482.28 and 273.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.71, 482.28 and 273.27 is: 409.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.71 : 482.28 = 273.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.71/482.28 = 273.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.71x = 482.28 × 273.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.71x = 131,792.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,792.66/321.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.66

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