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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.72, 481.80 and 290.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.72, 481.80 and 290.94 is: 435.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.72 : 481.80 = 290.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.72/481.80 = 290.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.72x = 481.80 × 290.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.72x = 140,174.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,174.89/321.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.70

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